Stacy Trostler

Stacy Trostler is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns, substance-related struggles, compassion fatigue, and isolation and loneliness. Her style is direct and practical, with a focus on steps people can try between sessions.

Stacy brings 35 years of experience in social work to her practice in Ohio. She uses simple, goal-oriented strategies to help people find relief from overwhelming emotions. Sessions often include skills practice, values clarification, and ways to handle tough moments when they come up.

Her clinical approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness methods. Stacy blends these approaches to fit what each person needs rather than following a single method. She may suggest mindfulness exercises, emotion regulation skills, or values-based action plans depending on the situation.

Stacy has worked with people facing grief, loss, and end-of-life transitions, and she integrates practical recovery supports when appropriate. Her background includes teaching and supervising other professionals, and she emphasizes clear, easy-to-follow steps during sessions.

People who choose Stacy can expect a collaborative process. She listens for what matters most, helps set short-term goals, and offers tools to use outside sessions. Readers should confirm current session formats before booking to make sure they match their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them, which can help with depression, anxiety, and feeling isolated.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to what matters to each person. It gives space to be heard and to explore options, which can be useful when processing grief or navigating life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needed to match what helps most.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking since current options are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it possible to practice skills in real-life routines. Ask about specific scheduling and format details when you reach out to arrange first steps.