Stacey Polson, LPC

Stacey Polson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wyoming with 28 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Wyoming, and has worked extensively as a middle school counselor as well as providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling outside school settings. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety and mood disorders, grief, relationship challenges such as divorce and infidelity, parenting and family conflict, career and job satisfaction, disability-related issues, self-esteem, trauma, and abuse.

Stacey’s counseling style is warm and personable, rooted in a client-centered framework that places the individual at the center of the work while she provides support and guidance. She often combines client-centered methods with rational-emotive techniques to help clients identify how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, then translate insight into practical, manageable steps. Her focus is on breaking problems into achievable goals, reshaping unhelpful beliefs, and fostering a more positive outlook so clients can move toward their fullest potential.

Passionate about helping people navigate difficult life transitions, Stacey prioritizes each person’s unique needs and encourages taking the first step toward change. She is committed to collaborating with clients to develop realistic strategies and to support progress toward their goals.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s own goals. It supports people navigating life transitions, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and caregiving stress by centering the client’s perspective and building their capacity to make choices that fit their values.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and working with core emotions and attachment patterns. It is often effective for couples and individuals dealing with intimacy-related issues, relationship conflict, grief, and feelings of isolation by helping people process emotions and strengthen connections.

Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and action-oriented, emphasizing a client’s strengths and practical steps to reach specific goals. This approach is useful for clients seeking support with stress, career decisions, coping with life changes, and finding immediate ways to improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stacey collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy with modalities such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive consistent support in a way that meets practical needs.