Stacy Fortner

My communication style

I provide a relaxed, open environment for clients where they are free to talk and express their thoughts and what they are experiencing. I encourage open communication and assertiveness while providing empathy, support, and encouragement for clients.

My journey to mental healthcare

Throughout my life, I have always enjoyed helping others. For me, this started with working with children and then moving into various different settings, which has given me a broad understanding of how mental illness is treated. Regardless of setting, the one thing that has been a constant is helping others learn so they can help themselves.

My goals for you

Goal setting is an important part of the therapeutic process. The client is the driver of the goals they set with me to work on. Goal setting is expected to be a changing process where the client may change focus of their goals as we move through therapy. It is also part of them learning and growing, and accomplishing the goals that they set.

Our first session

The first session will be a time for me to get to know you, your history, and what is happening with you, or why you have come to therapy. It is also a time for the client to ask me questions and understand what therapy is about.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian