Stacy GoodenLPC

Stacy Gooden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, parenting struggles, and changes in life. She works with people dealing with depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and issues like ADHD or bipolar mood shifts. Stacy writes plainly and focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions.

Her style is direct and warm. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make sessions focused on your goals and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a common tool she uses to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are added when slowing down and noticing the moment helps you cope.

Stacy has 18 years of experience in counseling and holds a master's degree in clinical psychology. She practices as an LPC in West Virginia. Her work has included supporting adults, teenagers, and children through individual and group settings, and addressing family and communication problems.

In sessions she talks through practical strategies, skills to manage mood and anxiety, and ways to handle parenting and blended family challenges. She can help people manage impulsivity, social anxiety, and issues tied to women's health and cancer-related stress.

If you want to learn more about how she works, Stacy answers questions about her education and approach. The goal is to find clear steps you can use right away and to build a plan that fits your life.

Approaches that guide online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a space where the client sets the direction. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clarity about their goals, and support to make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which combination of methods fits best. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan based on the client's goals and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help people keep up consistent care through life transitions like pregnancy and childbirth while balancing appointments with other responsibilities.