Therapist profile
Stacy Herman, LCPC, LPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- CBT and mindfulness
About Stacy
Stacy Herman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota with seven years of experience. She has worked in community-based clinics and school settings, helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, parenting challenges, and adjustment after life changes.
Stacy draws on straightforward, practical conversation. She listens and then offers concrete ways to look at thoughts and actions. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small changes that can make daily life easier. She uses familiar language and aims to keep things clear and direct.
In past roles she supported people facing communication problems, autism-related concerns, caregiver stress, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, and anger. That background shaped her interest in family and parenting topics and in helping individuals sort through strained relationships at home.
Her work blends several approaches. Client-centered ideas guide how she listens and responds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to challenge thoughts that get in the way. Mindfulness techniques help with stress and focus. Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy are also part of her toolkit to help people find their own reasons and stories for change.
Stacy prefers plain talk and practical steps over jargon. She encourages people to try techniques between sessions and to bring real home-life examples to discuss. To begin, readers are asked to use the online pathway to match and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening without judgment and adapting the session to what matters most to the individual. It helps when someone needs a clear, respectful place to talk through family stress or parenting doubts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical exercises to change thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, and day-to-day coping strategies because it gives concrete tools to try between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus. These techniques are often used when racing thoughts, sleeplessness, or heightened reactivity make daily tasks harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and try methods that fit their situation. Decisions about what to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.
This profile does not list specific session formats here. Please confirm current online session options before booking so you know how meetings are run. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins that work around parenting and household schedules.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Montana, South Dakota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She works with adults dealing with family conflict, parenting challenges, blended family issues, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is down-to-earth and direct. She listens closely, then offers practical steps and tools to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience, including time in community clinics and working in school settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in South Dakota.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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