Stacy Park , LCSW

Stacy Park is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She practices in Tennessee and works with individuals on issues like addiction, trauma, parenting, intimacy, and mood concerns. Stacy keeps the first step simple and approachable for someone feeling overwhelmed. Her style is direct and warm. She listens without judgment and aims to make people feel respected. Stacy blends practical skills with openness and at times a touch of humor to ease tense moments. She focuses on what a person needs now and tailors conversations to each situation. Stacy has worked in a range of settings from hospital crisis units to community mental health programs. That background means she is comfortable with both short-term problem solving and longer-term recovery work. She often draws on cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness exercises to help manage symptoms and routines. She also uses client-centered methods and motivational interviewing to support change that feels realistic. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are included for emotion management and coping under stress. Stacy emphasizes strengths and builds on what already works for each person. If someone chooses to begin, she usually checks messages Monday through Friday and replies as promptly as possible. Therapy plans are shaped together, with attention to practical steps and goals. Stacy aims to empower people to make steady, meaningful progress.

How therapy approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist reflects what is shared and helps people find their own solutions, which can be useful for relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches concrete skills and small experiments to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, offers practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping. It includes skills for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and clearer communication in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That might mean trying a skill-based tool one week and a reflective conversation the next.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can fit a short check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for quick thoughts, follow-ups, or when writing helps process feelings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to use approaches in ways that suit each person's routine.