Lacey Farrow , LPC

Lacey Farrow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to help people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. She works with adults on sleep problems, addiction concerns, mood disorders, and major life transitions.

In session she uses straightforward, skills-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking. Trauma-focused approaches are applied when past events are getting in the way of daily life.

Lacey often uses worksheets and practical exercises so people can practice new skills between meetings. She emphasizes clear, doable steps for coping with overwhelm, improving sleep, and managing strong emotions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and substance use. Lacey also supports people dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges that come with aging or complex medical situations.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Lacey uses these formats to fit therapy into busy lives and to make follow-up and coaching easier between meetings.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Lacey focuses on practical tools and collaborative planning to help clients move toward goals.

Approaches that translate to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors with practical exercises. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and impulsive behaviors. Mindfulness therapy helps people notice their thoughts and sensations without acting on them, which can ease reactivity and support recovery from trauma.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and daily routines, then suggest which methods to try first. Plans can be adjusted together over time based on what works and what feels manageable.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill coaching and deeper work. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and useful for check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, coaching between sessions, and step-by-step worksheets. These options let licensed professionals offer consistent care while accommodating different needs and rhythms.