Stacey Gooden, LPC — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Stacey!

I'm grateful to journey alongside you as we navigate this season of life together. Whether you're walking through recent stressors or have felt stuck in the same cycle for decades, it's never too early or too late to experience greater freedom in your life.

My focus

I enjoy working with adults in different stages of their healing journey. Some clients come ready to dive deeply into areas needing healing, while others are dipping their toes into therapy for the first time. This can be scary, so there's wisdom in moving at the pace that feels safe and right for you.

My approach

I use EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I believe the best approach is whatever works best for you, which we can figure out together. For clients who want to incorporate their faith, Christian counseling is one of my greatest joys, combining Biblical principles with therapeutic strategies.

My communication style

Together, we will explore and untangle your internal world in a way and pace that feels right for you. This could be through learning to identify and process your emotions and experiences, or identifying coping strategies to better navigate the messy world we live in.

My journey to mental healthcare

Having experienced grief and loss as a child, and naturally being more introverted, I became more aware of the silent suffering and complex internal world that people hold. Having experienced my own journey in therapy makes me so proud and in awe of clients who decide to take the sometimes scary step toward healing.

My goals for you

I believe therapy should be client-centered, so together we will identify which treatment approaches are the best fit for you, while having the freedom to make adjustments along the way.

Our first session

Our first session is focused on getting to know each other in a relaxed, conversational way. Many clients are nervous coming into their first appointment, so we can take our time unpacking your story, and there's no pressure to share anything you're not ready to share. We will also explore your therapeutic goals or develop them together.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

Educators

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Ambetter
Ascension-SmartHealth
Create
Curative
Evry Health

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Houston Baptist University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Stacey Gooden