Stacy Trostler, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

About Stacy

Stacy Trostler is a Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW) based in Ohio. She brings 35 years of clinical experience to helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. Stacy writes plain, practical guidance so parents and caregivers can understand next steps.

Her manner is direct and compassionate, focused on real coping skills rather than jargon. Stacy uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs.

Background and approach

She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work to teach skills for managing intense emotions and making values-based choices. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow down racing thoughts and reduce reactivity. Sessions often focus on problem-solving and small, doable changes.

Stacy may introduce structure like step-by-step behavior practice, grounding skills for anxiety, or techniques to handle grief and loss. When substance issues are involved, she can integrate elements of a 12-step perspective where it fits the client’s goals. Her background includes graduation from The Ohio State University and long-term clinical practice in varied settings.

That experience shapes a practical, oriented style that aims to build daily routines and coping tools. Stacy explains options clearly and helps people pick what to try next. People who prefer straightforward guidance and skill practice often find this approach helpful.

Stacy focuses on teaching tools that can be used between sessions to ease symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by focusing on meaningful steps rather than trying to eliminate every difficult feeling. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. Those skills can help when strong emotions or relationship strain make daily life harder.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit each person’s needs and preferences. Over a few sessions the plan may shift based on what helps most, with the client guiding which skills to keep working on.

Online sessions offer flexibility across several formats: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video and phone allow real-time conversation and demonstrations of skills. Live chat and texting make it easier to check in between sessions and practice short exercises. This mix helps people maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into busy family schedules and varied routines.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stacy address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family struggles, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and straightforward with a focus on skill building and real-life coping. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings.

What kind of clinical background does she have?

Stacy graduated from The Ohio State University and has 35 years of experience in clinical practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LISW credential with licence OH LISW I.0005440-SUPV and practices from Ohio.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with Stacy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 35 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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