Stacy Jo Poffenbarger, LMHC

Stacy Jo Poffenbarger is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and life changes. Stacy aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can take the first steps toward greater balance and motivation.

She works with people struggling with low self-esteem, loss, caregiving strain, and the burn of compassion fatigue. Her background includes supporting individuals affected by addiction and offering guidance to those who love someone with substance use struggles. Stacy also helps people cope with chronic illness, relationship conflict, and major life transitions.

In session she adapts the conversation to each person's needs and goals. She uses clear, goal-focused methods to build practical skills for everyday challenges. Sessions often include strategies to manage stress, improve coping, and strengthen problem solving.

Stacy keeps current with new theories and therapy methods and blends several approaches to fit the person in front of her. She emphasizes sensitivity and respect while helping clients identify realistic steps forward. Many people come to her feeling stuck; she works with them to find direction and small achievable changes.

If you are ready to explore change, Stacy offers a hopeful, down-to-earth approach. She partners with people to map goals and make steady progress toward a more manageable life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Stacy frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help people manage symptoms and process difficult memories. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. EMDR uses guided attention to help the brain process painful memories so they feel less intense over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stacy will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and what feels most comfortable, then tailor methods to fit those needs. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays useful and manageable.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and helping people maintain continuity of care through moves or schedule changes. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and EMDR techniques to an online setting while focusing on practical skills and processing that support daily functioning.