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Stacy Gooden, LPC
West Virginia
LPC in West Virginia - Anxiety and Family concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Client-centered approach
About Stacy
Stacy Gooden is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting and family issues, and problems like ADHD, grief, anger, and life transitions.
Stacy uses straightforward methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and change habits that get in the way. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness techniques to keep conversations practical and focused on steps a person can try between sessions. Sessions aim to identify patterns, test new responses, and review what worked.
Stacy has worked across many settings with adults, teenagers, and children and has experience providing individual, group, couples, and family counseling. She is comfortable addressing blended family issues, communication problems, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and challenges linked to chronic illness like cancer.
In sessions she tends to be direct and organized. She explains ideas clearly and uses simple exercises people can use at home. Progress is tracked by looking at small changes in thinking, behavior, or routine that make daily life easier.
To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Stacy welcomes questions about her background, approaches, and what a first appointment will involve.
How cognitive approaches and online sessions work together
Stacy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to track thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on practical steps - noticing a thought, testing whether it helps, and trying an alternate response. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.She also draws on client-centered work, which centers the conversation on the person's concerns and preferences and helps them set their own goals. Mindfulness therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and simple breathing or attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stacy will review your goals and preferences, explain these methods in plain terms, and together decide which mix to try first. That plan can be adjusted based on what feels most useful.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Therapists can also use online sessions to share worksheets, practice skills between meetings, and quickly review progress without requiring an in-person visit.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stacy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, anger, bipolar issues, and life transitions among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, set practical experiments, and try alternative responses in everyday situations.
What is her professional background?
Stacy holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and has 18 years of experience providing therapy in multiple settings.
What credentials and location are listed for Stacy?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Stacy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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