Stacie Armstrong, LPC
Compassionate counselor for midlife transitions
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- 20 years experience
- Texas and Arkansas LPC
- Practical skills focus
About Stacie
Stacie Armstrong, LPC, supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addiction, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, and career or life-change challenges. She acknowledges how hard the first step can be and offers steady support as people begin to make changes.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Her approach mixes evidence-based methods with attention to how early relationships and attachments shape current patterns.
Stacie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered work to explore relationship patterns and to keep the person's experience central in sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
With 20 years of experience and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Arkansas, she brings a long-term perspective to recurring problems like mood instability, addiction, and chronic stress. Stacie helps people set realistic goals and build small routines that produce change.
People who want practical strategies and an empathic listener often find her style direct but warm. She encourages collaboration, regular feedback, and adjustments in the plan when something isn't working.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Her approach mixes evidence-based methods with attention to how early relationships and attachments shape current patterns.
Stacie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered work to explore relationship patterns and to keep the person's experience central in sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
With 20 years of experience and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Arkansas, she brings a long-term perspective to recurring problems like mood instability, addiction, and chronic stress. Stacie helps people set realistic goals and build small routines that produce change.
People who want practical strategies and an empathic listener often find her style direct but warm. She encourages collaboration, regular feedback, and adjustments in the plan when something isn't working.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas, Arkansas
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that cause distress. It is often useful for stress, mood issues, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made or new issues emerge.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins while others suit longer, deeper conversations; the therapist can help choose what will work best for scheduling, energy, and the kinds of skills being practiced.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, intimacy issues, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and warm, with an emphasis on practical steps and an open, nonjudgmental space for sharing feelings and thoughts.
What experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with mood issues, stress, addiction, and relationship patterns.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Arkansas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.