Stacy Gooden

Stacy Gooden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, career concerns, parenting challenges, and relationship strain. She also supports clients facing depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and questions around identity and self-esteem. Stacy addresses practical problems like communication breakdowns and blended family issues too.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set clear goals. Sessions focus on real-life skills that can be used between meetings. Stacy keeps explanations simple and offers concrete steps people can try right away.

Stacy draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. She also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Mindfulness tools are introduced to build calm and attention in daily life.

Across 18 years of practice she has worked in a variety of settings and with many different concerns. That background informs how she adapts sessions to fit each person’s needs and stage of life. Sessions are aimed at making small, manageable changes that add up over time.

People looking to begin are invited to select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability and the subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches shape online work

Stacy uses client-centered methods that prioritize each person’s concerns and pacing. This approach means conversations start where the client is. The therapist follows the client’s lead and builds on what feels most important to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and work-related worries by breaking issues into concrete steps to practice between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These skills can help with stress, impulsivity, and managing strong emotions in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Stacy talks with each person about goals and preferences, and they choose what to try first. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps most, so the plan evolves with the client’s needs.

The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online or in-person options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during life changes.