Stacy Trostler , LISW

Stacy Trostler, LISW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She is a licensed independent social worker in Ohio with 35 years of experience. Her work often addresses relationship strain, caregiver stress, and challenges many women name when managing self-esteem and life purpose.

Stacy draws on practical, evidence-informed methods rather than one fixed style. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps you can try between meetings. She uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment approaches to help people manage strong emotions and move toward meaningful action.

Her practice also pays attention to physical health struggles and long-term conditions. For people coping with chronic pain, illness, or caregiving burdens, she blends emotional coping skills with realistic problem-solving. Stacy provides support for those dealing with addiction concerns alongside other life stresses.

Stacy emphasizes a calm, client-centered way of working. She listens to what matters most, then helps people try small, doable changes. Mindfulness techniques and values-based planning are common tools in sessions.

Her approach is straightforward and warm. People can expect clear suggestions, practiceable skills, and a steady guide through grief, recovery, or big life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It can help when stress, grief, or compulsive behaviors feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Techniques can be mixed and adjusted over time so the work fits how someone is living and what they want to change.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people keep a visual connection while meeting from home or work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, skill reminders, or flexible communication between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy routine and continue steady progress.