Stacey Gooden, LPC

Stacey Gooden is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress and anxiety. She offers a calm, down-to-earth presence for those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Stacey writes and talks plainly, making it easier to take a first step when things feel heavy.

Stacey believes hard seasons are not a sign of weakness. She listens as clients sort through thoughts and strong emotions. Together they work to untangle what feels confusing and identify small steps toward feeling better.

Her background includes 15 years of clinical experience in Texas as an LPC. Stacey blends practical tools such as cognitive strategies and relaxation techniques with therapeutic methods aimed at processing painful events. She also incorporates faith-based perspectives when clients prefer that approach.

Common concerns she supports include trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and social anxiety. She also addresses feelings tied to abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.

Stacey offers a brief phone consultation to discuss goals and fit before scheduling ongoing sessions. She guides each person toward approaches that match their needs and values, helping them find clarity and workable steps forward.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Stacey uses a mix of evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress and process traumatic experiences. Cognitive strategies help identify stressful thought patterns and replace them with more helpful ways of thinking; these techniques can reduce worry and improve daily coping. Relaxation-based methods teach breathing, grounding, and calming skills that lower immediate physical tension and help during high-anxiety moments. Stacey also uses trauma-processing approaches designed to help people work through painful memories and reduce their emotional hold.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Stacey collaborates with each person to figure out which methods feel most useful. She adjusts strategies based on a person's goals, current needs, and what feels manageable in day-to-day life.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, avoid travel, and keep appointments during hectic weeks. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let someone avoid camera use if that helps them engage. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the short matching questionnaire.