- Client-centered listening
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practices
About Stacy
Stacy Herman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota and Montana with seven years of experience. She has worked in community clinics and school settings and has supported people with depression, anxiety, stress, family conflict, parenting issues, autism-related concerns, and communication problems.
She describes her style as down-to-earth and direct, with a focus on helping people notice and rework unhelpful thought patterns. Sessions are conversational and practical. Conversations usually center on clear steps someone can try between meetings and on strengthening everyday coping skills.
Stacy draws on several approaches to suit different concerns. She uses client-centered methods to listen and follow a person's priorities. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify and change thought and behavior patterns. She also brings mindfulness practice and narrative and motivational techniques when useful.
Many people come to her for family-related stress, parenting questions, relationship strain, grief, anger, sleep problems, and life transitions. She also lists blended family issues among the topics she addresses. She does not state that she provides assessments or legal or custody advice.
In early sessions Stacy helps clarify goals and tries straightforward tools first. She encourages small experiments between sessions to test what works. Over time the focus shifts as progress and priorities emerge.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy starts by following a person's priorities and listening without steering the conversation. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist and client set goals together and focus on the issues the client names most often. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. Online CBT tends to include brief exercises, thought records, and homework people can try between meetings. Mindfulness therapy involves short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus; these can be taught and practiced during sessions and used throughout the week.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That decision is reviewed as progress is made and can shift if something is not helpful.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it straightforward to practice CBT exercises and mindfulness skills between sessions and to review progress together during appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Montana, South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family conflict, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, trauma and related concerns. Blended family issues are listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses a down-to-earth, conversational style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions often combine client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience, including work in community-based clinics and school settings supporting a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in South Dakota, with licensure also noted in Montana on her biography.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.