Stacy Jo Poffenbarger, LMHC

Stacy Jo Poffenbarger is a Florida LMHC with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, low self-esteem, and the frustration that grows into anger. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals rather than vague promises.

Her approach centers on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She uses techniques that help people notice thought patterns, test unhelpful beliefs, and build new responses to triggering situations. That can mean learning short breathing and grounding practices, or trying small behavior changes between sessions.

Stacy also brings experience with trauma-related problems and offers EMDR-informed care when memories and painful events are part of the difficulty. For people juggling caregiving or compassion fatigue, she addresses concentration and burnout with concrete coping strategies. When addiction or its effects on loved ones are a concern, she provides structured support and communication tools.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Clients set goals, and she helps turn those goals into manageable steps. Conversations are direct and practical, with homework or practice tasks when they fit.

Stacy keeps current with developing methods and adapts the work to what each person says helps. She speaks English and practices in Florida as an LMHC. Before booking, confirm session options and formats so they match what you need.

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