Gloria Stahl

Compassionate, evidence-based support for change

LCSW Kentucky

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Gloria

Gloria Stahl is an LCSW who works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and self-esteem struggles. She helps clients navigate life changes and supports LGBT concerns while attending to related issues such as panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and mood disorders.

Background and approach

Gloria’s practice emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing negative self-talk, and improving daily functioning. She trained in a clinical social work program that emphasized social justice and compassion and brings four years of professional experience to her work.

Gloria blends evidence-based strategies including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, emotion-focused work, and client-centered principles with mindfulness and trauma-informed attention. Her methods aim to be structured yet adaptable to each person’s needs.

Gloria offers a warm, relatable presence and prioritizes a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can build coping skills, increase emotional regulation, and clarify life purpose. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort focused on practical change and personal growth while honoring each client’s values and story.

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change

Gloria commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression, while ACT encourages clarifying values and committing to meaningful actions even when uncomfortable feelings are present. She also integrates client-centered principles that emphasize empathy and collaboration to adapt techniques to each person's priorities.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, values, and daily life, adjusting the plan over time so interventions remain relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to engage in therapy from different locations, choose the communication style that suits them, and maintain continuity of care around work and life commitments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, guide behavioral experiments, and provide ongoing support between live sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she often help with?

She supports clients experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and low self-esteem, and addresses related issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, approachable, and structured, combining compassion with practical skill-building to reduce negative self-talk and improve emotional regulation.

What is her background and experience?

She has four years of clinical experience and completed a Master of Social Work program focused on clinical practice, social justice, and compassionate care.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds an LCSW with licence KY LCSW LCSW00001410 and practices in Kentucky.

Which languages does she use in sessions and does she accept international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English