Stacy Freeland

Calm, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LPC Missouri

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

About Stacy

Stacy Freeland is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who grounds her work in evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Background and approach

She draws on four years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and trauma while honoring each person’s unique strengths and life story. Stacy frames therapy as a collaborative process that builds practical skills alongside deeper self-understanding.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns including relationship and family struggles, grief and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, eating and sleep problems, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. Stacy attends to additional areas like attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, codependency, communication difficulties, and life transitions such as divorce and separation.

She encourages clients to identify goals and develop coping strategies that fit their daily realities. Stacy emphasizes respect for the client’s expertise about their own life and supports change through empowerment rather than direction.

She partners with clients to explore values, strengthen coping resources, and apply practical strategies that make progress toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Stacy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, providing practical tools to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility, which can help with coping, motivation, and navigating difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stacy collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and current life demands. Together they may blend elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan that feels manageable and meaningful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, or engage from home. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to these formats so clients can apply what they learn between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stacy commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Stacy integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor work to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does Stacy have?

She has four years of clinical experience working with clients on a variety of mental health and life concerns.

What are Stacy's credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2003031564.

Does Stacy offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Stacy offers a range of online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression ADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English