Stacy Mason , LCSW

Stacy Mason is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Putnam County, New York with 22 years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she has advanced training in clinical social work and extensive experience supporting individuals and families through complex challenges.

She is the mother of two young adult sons with special needs and brings personal insight and professional expertise to work with people and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Stacy understands the difficulties of raising a child with special needs and the stress of advocating with school districts and government agencies.

Stacy favors a holistic approach and often explores alternatives to medication when appropriate. Beyond her specialty in autism and developmental disabilities, she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, substance use concerns, and family conflict. Her career includes roles in community mental health centers, work with incarcerated women, service in a hospital detox unit, and time in private practice.

Her counseling style is warm, supportive, positive, and compassionate. She relies on client-centered and humanistic principles while using cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify strengths, set goals, and discover practical solutions. Stacy values teletherapy as a way to make care more accessible and looks forward to working collaboratively with those seeking support.

Online Therapy Approaches and How They Help

Stacy draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people who benefit from being heard, understood, and empowered to find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy complements these methods by concentrating on strengths and small, achievable steps toward change, making it useful for clients seeking clear, goal-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stacy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques as progress is made. The emphasis is on working together to build strategies that feel useful and realistic.

Online sessions offer flexibility and ease of access. By using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across locations. For many people, these options make consistent, goal-focused work with a licensed professional more manageable and sustainable.