Stacy Trostler

Stacy Trostler, LISW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and changes in life. She also supports those coping with depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and struggles with addiction. Stacy frames work in clear steps so people know what to expect in sessions.

With 35 years of practice, she draws on a range of ways to help. Sessions often focus on practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving daily routines. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness tools to tailor support to each person.

Clients can expect straightforward coaching and skill-building alongside time to talk through feelings. Stacy aims to help people notice what matters to them and take manageable steps toward those values. She also addresses issues like caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, guilt, and isolation.

Stacy has worked extensively with grief and end-of-life concerns, and brings calm, steady support to these topics. She also helps people explore life purpose, self-love, and challenges tied to eating or career stress. Her approach balances practical coping techniques with acceptance and thoughtful reflection.

Based in Ohio, Stacy emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. People seeking an approach that combines skill practice, mindfulness, and compassionate listening may find her style fitting. She invites clients to move forward at a pace that feels manageable.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values, even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on learning concrete skills to manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve how someone relates to others. It can be helpful for strong mood swings, overwhelming stress, or impulse challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first and adjust over time based on needs, goals, and what feels most helpful. Sessions are a joint process of testing skills and reflecting on what changes are needed.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks. It can also let people use mindfulness practice and skill coaching in the moments they arise, helping bring tools into everyday routines without promising a particular format.