Stacy Gooden, LPC

Stacy Gooden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life changes. She supports individuals dealing with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, anger, and self-esteem challenges. Stacy also works with people navigating career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues related to pregnancy and childbirth or cancer.

She brings 18 years of counseling experience to sessions and emphasizes a practical, down-to-earth style. Stacy tends to use cognitive-behavioral techniques to break problems into manageable steps. She also draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s own pace and mindfulness practices to build present-moment coping skills.

Sessions focus on clear goals and simple tools that fit daily life. People often work on communication skills, handling impulsivity, managing social anxiety, or adjusting to blended family dynamics. Conversations include checking what’s working and adjusting plans as needed.

Her background includes a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and licensure as an LPC in West Virginia. She has spent nearly two decades providing therapy in a range of settings and with varied age groups. Stacy welcomes questions about her approach and encourages prospective clients to start by sharing what they hope to change.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription-based session model can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist scheduling.

How Stacy’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist creates space to talk things through and adjusts the pace to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and strengthen coping during hard moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stacy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

Confirm session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when days are tight. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring examples from home or work into sessions. Licensed professionals aim to match approach and logistics to what will help a person make steady progress.