Stacey Langley , LISW

Stacey Langley is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Iowa with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or parenting concerns. Stacey also supports clients facing trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related issues.

Her background includes work as a behavioral health intervention specialist and a domestic abuse advocate. Those roles shaped her practical, down-to-earth approach to counseling. She values the relationship with the person in front of her and treats each client as the expert on their life.

Stacey uses a warm, interactive style in sessions. She listens first, then helps people build skills that fit their daily life. That can include coping tools for overwhelming emotions, strategies for better communication, or steps to manage stress and anger.

She blends several methods when they suit a client's needs. Trauma-focused work helps when painful events need attention. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Solution-focused techniques aim to find small, practical changes that add up.

Stacey aims to create a partnership with each client. Together they set clear goals and track progress. Her focus is on helping people leave sessions with tools they can use between meetings.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Stacey often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when connection, trust, or repeated relationship problems are central concerns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. Stacey discusses goals and preferences with each person and tailors methods to what feels most useful. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on progress and feedback so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other and work visually, while phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.