Stacey Herrera , LCSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and change patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. It can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving coping strategies in high-stress situations.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in a way that reduces their ongoing impact. This approach supports people working through trauma-related symptoms such as PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, and sexual or domestic violence.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Stacey will collaborate with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process supports a treatment plan that can evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make scheduling more flexible and allow clients to access support from home or other convenient locations. These formats can increase accessibility for busy schedules, caregivers, veterans, and people managing transportation or mobility constraints while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.