Therapist profile
Stacey Langley, LISW
Iowa
Licensed Independent Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLISW
- LicenseLISW, Iowa / 082339
- NPI1881147916
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIowa
About
- Trauma-focused approaches
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
About Stacey
Stacey Langley is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, stress, anger, and emotion management concerns.
Stacey spent part of her career as a behavioral health intervention specialist and as a domestic abuse advocate. Those roles shaped how she listens, asks questions, and helps people stay safe while making change. She trained at the University of South Dakota, earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work.
In sessions Stacey keeps things interactive and down-to-earth. She treats the therapeutic relationship as central, and she encourages clients to describe what works for them. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps people can use between meetings.
She mixes approaches rather than using one set method. That means drawing on trauma-focused ideas when past hurt matters, using solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals, and applying cognitive behavioral strategies to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Stacey aims to teach coping skills that fit each person’s life. She helps clients practice new responses to stress, manage anger without shame, and improve communication in relationships. The work is collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort.
People who want straightforward, skills-based support for strong emotions and relationship problems often find her practical style useful. For next steps, readers should confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Stacey commonly draws from trauma-focused methods, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral strategies. Trauma-focused therapy helps people recognize how past hurts affect current reactions and supports gradual processing of those experiences. Client-centered work prioritizes listening, reflecting, and letting the person guide goals and pacing. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors to change how situations are handled.Deciding which approach to use is part of the early sessions. She will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose strategies to try and adjust them over time based on what feels useful.
This description does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and remove travel time. Some formats also let people use audio-only check-ins when bandwidth is limited or a quick session is all that fits into a break. Ultimately the focus is on finding practical techniques that can be practiced between sessions and adapted to everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, parenting problems, grief, anger, and emotion regulation difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is interactive and client-centered, focusing on practical skills and a collaborative relationship.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience and prior roles as a behavioral health intervention specialist and domestic abuse advocate.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in the state of Iowa.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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