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Stacy Jo Poffenbarger, LMHC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Stacy

Stacy Jo Poffenbarger is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor who works with adults facing a broad range of challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, stress, grief, addiction, and concerns about self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people adapt to life changes, manage emotional pain, and rebuild day-to-day functioning after losses or difficult transitions. With an emphasis on practical support, Stacy tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs.

With 17 years of clinical experience, Stacy draws on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to address symptoms and improve coping skills.

She has experience supporting caregivers dealing with compassion fatigue and concentration struggles, and she has provided care for people affected by substance use as well as their loved ones. Stacy keeps current with evolving theories and treatment techniques, and she approaches work with sensitivity, respect, and compassion.

Clients can expect collaborative, individualized care aimed at helping them move toward a more satisfying and manageable life.

Evidence-Informed Care and Online Access

Stacy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and build practical coping skills. EMDR is an approach often used for processing traumatic memories and reducing the intensity of trauma-related reactions by using guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused recall.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stacy views this as a collaborative decision. She will work with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting plans as progress is assessed.

Online therapy with Stacy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it possible to receive consistent care from Florida while fitting sessions into daily life, and they allow therapists and clients to continue work on skills, processing, and goal-setting across different modalities.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Stacy commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, ADHD, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, relationship and family difficulties, and caregiver fatigue.
What kind of therapeutic style can I expect?
Her approach combines practical, skills-based strategies with trauma-informed and motivational techniques to help clients build coping skills and work through emotional patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of professional work experience supporting people through loss, life transitions, behavioral health issues, and challenges related to caregiving and addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida with credential FL LMHC MH23273.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what best fits their needs and schedule.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English