Stacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Trinity International University, having received her B.A. in Psychology from North Park University. She has obtained her National Counselor Certification (NCC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors. Stacy has a background in working with diverse populations in community social-service, faith, and disaster relief settings. Stacy believes each person to be unique in presentation and needs, and utilizes a person-centered, integrative approach to include theories such as attachment, psychodynamic, and emotion focused therapy. For couples, Stacy is a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator and has completed Gottman Level I training. Her concentrations are in anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, family of origin concerns, relational distress, grief / loss, and women’s issues. Stacy believes the key to quality therapeutic work is found within the safety and depth of relationship. She emphasizes the power of humor, curiosity, and empathy to aide in the loosening of stuck patterns and uncovering hope for change.
Each individual and couple has a sacred story to tell, and I would love the honor to hear yours as we unpack and rebuild in this journey together. Therapy doesn’t need to be a last resort for finding health. Instead, it can be a collaborative space for anyone feeling stuck—perhaps caught in destructive cycles, frustrated with relationships, battling loneliness, or wondering how to find your voice again. Though therapy isn’t a quick fix, it IS a place to engage in deep, rich, and holistic healing if you’re ready to put in the work. Life is hard enough as it is—let’s journey the path together.
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Women’s Issues, Couples, Faith Integration/Spiritual Abuse
Contact Stacy: sbirney@springtreecounseling.com
Read Stacy’s Blog Post: Experiencing Grief Over the Holiday Season (and into the New Year)