Lacey Brinlee, LMFT

Lacey Brinlee, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who combines clinical training with hands-on experience to support people coping with trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. She earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2018 and holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, reflecting specialized training in working with individuals, couples, and families.

Her clinical approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy paired with trauma-focused methods, and she has earned certifications in Instinctual Trauma Response, Trust Based Relational Intervention, and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT). These certifications enhance her ability to tailor care for survivors of abuse and others processing traumatic experiences.

Lacey has worked across a range of outpatient settings, including private practice and agency work, where she developed skills in anxiety disorders and group therapy in addition to trauma-focused care. She allies with immigrants, single mothers, women, and survivors of trauma and abuse, prioritizing steady, sustainable change through commitment and self-dedication.

Outside of her practice, Lacey enjoys time with her child and four dogs, spending time outdoors, arts and crafts, dancing, exercise, and home improvement projects. Her energetic personality and life experience inform a compassionate, practical approach designed to help people move forward and build resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. It is structured and goal-oriented, often useful for those wanting actionable tools to change how they feel and respond.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely processing traumatic memories and reducing their ongoing impact. This approach includes techniques that help clients regain a sense of safety and stability, and it is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and recovery from abuse.

Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves, separating identity from problems and opening space for new meanings and possibilities. It can be especially helpful for people seeking to shift longstanding self-beliefs and patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lacey will work with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor a mix of methods that fit their situation. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access care from different locations. These options support consistent, ongoing work and make it possible to continue therapy through life transitions and scheduling challenges.