- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Trauma and PTSD
About Stacy
Stacy Ciano is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and major life changes. Stacy emphasizes recognizing a person's strengths while navigating hard moments.
Stacy uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions she focuses on making emotions easier to name and understand. She helps people notice the patterns that keep them stuck and find different ways to respond.
People come to her with problems like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, chronic illness or pain, or difficulties with communication and control. She also works on issues such as body image, guilt and shame, abandonment, isolation, and midlife concerns.
Stacy talks through practical strategies along with emotional work. That can include behavior-focused tools, mindfulness practices, and ways to manage intense feelings. Sessions aim to build more reliable ways to face stress and move forward.
She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Stacy blends EFT, ACT, and CBT for remote sessions
Stacy often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people put words to strong emotions and notice recurring emotional patterns. EFT focuses on identifying feelings and the ways they shape reactions, which can be useful for stress, relationship communication problems, and trauma-related responses.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take steps that align with what matters to them. ACT emphasizes mindfulness and committed action when thoughts or feelings feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another tool she uses to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stacy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That conversation happens early and can change as needs evolve.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow quieter surroundings when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use shorter check-ins or adapt exercises for video or audio sessions so therapeutic work continues to fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stacy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic, post-traumatic stress, chronic illness, and relationship communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and DBT approaches. Sessions blend emotional exploration with practical skills and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes work with trauma, mood concerns, and stress-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW-C credential and is licensed in Maryland. The listing uses LCSW-C (Maryland) as the credential detail.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapy sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.