Stacey Herrera , LCSW

Stacey Herrera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas who brings both clinical training and longterm military experience to her work. An Air Force veteran, she spent 32 years supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families in a range of roles before pursuing social work, and she now draws on that background when helping clients navigate complex life challenges.

In her clinical practice Stacey has addressed adjustment difficulties, family conflict and blended family dynamics, relationship struggles, trauma including sexual trauma, domestic violence, adverse childhood experiences, PTSD, substance use, and depression. She emphasizes dignity, respect, and compassion in every interaction and adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit each person’s individual circumstances and goals.

Stacey supports clients through the often-daunting first steps of seeking change, offering steady professional guidance as people work toward more fulfilling and balanced lives. She communicates clearly about goals and strategies, and she partners with clients to tailor interventions that reflect their values and needs. She currently maintains limited availability with 11am and 12pm CDT slots Monday through Thursday and looks forward to working with those who are a good match for her approach.

Approaches for Online Healing and Practical Support

Stacey incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for changing emotional responses and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns because it focuses on concrete strategies and measurable progress.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is valuable for people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflict, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

When trauma is central to a person’s story, Stacey draws on trauma-focused approaches to address the impact of traumatic events and to support recovery at a pace that feels manageable. These methods aim to reduce trauma-related symptoms and restore a greater sense of safety and control.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stacey works with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with Stacey offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives and to maintain continuity of support regardless of location.