Stacey Gooden, LPC

Stacey Gooden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who offers steady, compassionate support for people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. She creates a welcoming space where individuals can sort through tangled thoughts and emotions, make sense of difficult experiences, and work toward greater clarity and freedom.

Stacey blends practical cognitive techniques and relaxation strategies with Internal Family Systems (IFS) methods and EMDR work; she is EMDR certified. She tailors these approaches to each person’s situation, using tools that fit both short-term challenges and long-standing patterns. For clients who want faith-informed care, she also integrates Christian counseling that pairs biblical perspectives with therapeutic strategies.

Stacey aims to partner with clients in a collaborative way, helping them set goals and develop skills while processing painful material. Prospective clients may arrange a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss needs and determine how she can provide support. She welcomes the opportunity to connect and to help people take the next step in their healing journey.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Stacey Gooden uses several well-established techniques to support clients in processing difficult experiences and building coping skills. EMDR, for which she is certified, is a structured approach that helps clients process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Internal Family Systems (IFS) encourages exploration of inner parts or subpersonalities so clients can develop increased self-understanding and internal balance. She also uses cognitive strategies and relaxation techniques to teach practical tools for managing stress and anxiety.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work. Stacey partners with clients to identify goals, try different methods, and adapt pacing and techniques to match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Therapy is framed as a partnership in which methods are adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes this collaborative work more accessible and flexible. These options help clients fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals in a way that suits their daily lives.