Stacy Braiuca, LCSW, LSCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding practical life changes
Details
| Name | Stacy Braiuca |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, LSCSW |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 28 |
About Stacy
Stacy Braiuca is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience providing one-on-one therapy in Missouri. She uses straightforward language and a calm presence to help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or major life changes. Stacy aims to make sessions feel purposeful and manageable for a busy parent or professional.
She focuses on building self-understanding and practical skills. Sessions often look at patterns in relationships, self-esteem, and coping strategies for daily pressures.
Background and approach
Stacy also helps people facing grief, addiction concerns, mood changes, or challenges tied to identity and intimacy. Her work draws on Narrative Therapy and client-centered methods, which means she pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and follows each person’s goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness tools when they fit the client’s needs and preferences.
Stacy welcomes conversations about less commonly discussed topics, including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, and supports those dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and first responder challenges. She takes a practical tone, aiming to help clients find clearer choices and small steps forward. Sessions are offered in English and Stacy accepts international clients.
Her style is collaborative and direct; she partners with clients to set goals and track progress in ways that fit their lives.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression among the things Stacy works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Stacy 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 Stacy directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Stacy combines Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy with practical cognitive tools to help people address everyday challenges. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories a person tells about their life and helps reframe those stories to open up new choices. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's goals so sessions feel respectful and goal-driven. Cognitive Behavioral ideas are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that reduce distress.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Stacy talks with each person about their goals and preferences and then chooses which methods to try together. That collaborative process means the plan can shift as needs change and progress is observed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when clients want to send thoughts between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Stacy commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, addictions, and mood disorders. Other focuses include relationship issues, career stress, parenting strain, and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe Stacy's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens to each person's story, then works together to set goals and try practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience as a licensed social worker. That background includes supporting people through trauma, life transitions, and long-term stress.
What credentials and location are listed for Stacy?
She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials with licensure in Missouri. Her professional practice is based in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their routine and communication preference.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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