Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

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Rewrite unhelpful life stories into lived change

Details

Name	Stacey Sugar
Credentials	MD, LCPC, LPCC
Based in	California
Licensed in	Maryland, California
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	14

About Stacey

Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC helps people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. She emphasizes that life narratives can change and that people can shift how they relate to past events. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping clients find clearer footing during stress and big transitions.

Stacey uses Narrative Therapy alongside Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. She invites clients to notice patterns in relationships and behavior. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful storylines and testing new ways of relating and behaving.

Background and approach

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and issues around intimacy and identity. She also supports people dealing with family of origin problems, communication and commitment struggles, and isolation or loneliness. Treatment emphasizes practical changes that map onto everyday life.

Stacey draws on 14 years of clinical experience in California to guide conversations toward concrete insight. She helps clients surface underlying emotions like shame, guilt, or fear so they can make different choices. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person's readiness.

Clients can expect sessions that blend reflection with action. Stacey uses clear language and offers tools for coping with stress, improving relationships, and managing impulses. The goal is to help people move toward the outcomes they want, one manageable step at a time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Stacey works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Stacey among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Stacey among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Stacey among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Stacey among the ways she works.
Hypnotherapy: Listed by Stacey among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Stacey among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Stacey among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Stacey among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Stacey among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Stacey directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Stacey directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Attachment Work Online

Stacey often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people rethink the stories that shape their behavior. This approach involves noticing recurring themes and testing new interpretations so daily choices change over time. It can be useful for relationship issues, identity questions, and making sense of past hurts.

She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns influence current connections. That work focuses on spotting interaction patterns, building awareness, and practicing different responses in real situations. Client-Centered techniques are woven in to keep the work grounded in the client's values and pace, offering a supportive space to explore emotions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and text messaging helps keep momentum between sessions. These options let people fit sessions into busy days and continue therapy from wherever they are located.

Common questions about this listing

What issues does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, intimacy and relationship concerns, and various family and identity struggles.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She blends Narrative Therapy with attachment and client-centered approaches to help people reframe their stories and try new ways of relating.

What kind of professional background does she have?

She brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work and focuses on combining insight with practical change.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She practices in California and holds the credentials MD, LCPC, and LPCC as listed.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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