Stacy Trostler

Stacy Trostler is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW) with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and questions about life purpose. Stacy also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, and compassion fatigue.

Stacy uses a practical, skills-oriented approach in sessions. She teaches and guides people with strategies drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work. Mindfulness techniques are woven into talks and exercises when helpful.

Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps and coping tools. People can expect clear explanations of techniques and short practices to use between meetings. Stacy may bring in elements of 12-step recovery when that fits someone’s goals.

Her style is direct and instructional while remaining respectful of the person’s pace. She helps people sort through immediate problems and develop habits that reduce distress over time.

Stacy trained at The Ohio State University and has worked in a range of settings over her career. Her background includes long-term work with grief, life transitions, and addiction-related concerns. That experience informs how she structures sessions and suggests practical next steps.

How Stacy’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify personal values and take small actions that align with those values. It is often used for motivation, life purpose questions, and coping with change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce stress and improve focus.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stacy will discuss options and help you decide which methods fit your goals and day-to-day life. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allowing shorter check-ins or meetings during a break at work. Online work can also make it simpler to use mindfulness exercises and homework between sessions. If you have practical needs around timing, length, or how you prefer to meet, raise them during the intake so the therapist can suggest a workable arrangement.