Stacie Story , LPC

Stacie Story is a licensed therapist practicing in South Carolina with 30 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she focuses on helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, caregiving strain, and the emotional effects of life transitions. Her work places special emphasis on women's issues, aging and geriatric matters, family dynamics, and caregiver support, while also addressing trauma, grief, addictions, mood disorders, and intimacy-related concerns.

Stacie brings a compassionate, faith-informed perspective to her practice and helps clients strengthen communication, resolve family-of-origin patterns, and clarify life purpose. She combines client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral and skills-based therapies to help people develop coping tools and make meaningful changes. Stacie aims to create a respectful, collaborative space where individuals can explore their values, build resilience, and work toward greater self-understanding and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches Offered and Online Support

Stacie integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and the client’s own goals to foster self-exploration and personal growth; this approach is helpful for people seeking a supportive space to clarify values and build confidence. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that examines patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping skills. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stacie works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and practical for the individual.

Online therapy with Stacie is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and mobility needs. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person while working with licensed professionals and therapists.