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Stacey Sugar

Stacey Sugar, LCPC, LPCC

Therapist in California

Helping clients rewrite their life story

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14 years of experience listed

LCPC, LPCC professional credentials

English languages

  • Attachment-informed care
  • Practical cognitive tools
  • Focus on self esteem

About Stacey

Stacey Sugar is a therapist who combines practical techniques with a focus on personal meaning. She uses approaches like attachment-informed work, cognitive strategies, and client-centered conversation to help people understand why they react the way they do and to build stronger self esteem. Stacey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC. She brings 14 years of experience to her practice in California.

Stacey writes that people often feel stuck because they think their life story is already fixed. She helps clients notice patterns that repeat across relationships and choices. By looking at how early attachments and current beliefs shape behavior, she supports people who want clearer boundaries, more confident decision making, and healthier intimacy.

Sessions focus on practical change as well as deeper insight. Stacey mixes cognitive behavioral work with client-centered listening to identify unhelpful thoughts and then test new ways of responding. She also uses attachment-based ideas to address fears around closeness, abandonment, and trust.

Her approach is paced to each person. Clients choose how far to go and when to pause. Stacey encourages small experiments between sessions to build confidence and new habits over time.

People come to her for stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, grief, addiction concerns, relationship and family issues, and for help navigating life changes. She works with LGBT clients and addresses topics such as body image, codependency, and isolation.

Practical approaches for online therapy and growth

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current reactions and relationship patterns. It helps people understand fears around abandonment, trust, and closeness so they can try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and build self esteem. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and promotes a supportive, non-judgmental space where personal insight can grow.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest approaches to try. That plan can change over time as new concerns appear or as the client notices what works best for them.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

Before starting online therapy, confirm the current session options, scheduling arrangements, and fees. Discuss what will help you take part comfortably and how to fit appointments around everyday commitments. Agree on the next steps with the therapist so you know what to expect.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Maryland, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Stacey address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction issues, and self esteem struggles. Relationship and intimacy problems, family-of-origin concerns, and career stress are also common topics.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style blends listening with hands-on techniques. Expect client-centered conversation plus cognitive work and attachment-focused exploration to spot patterns and try new behaviors.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Stacey holds LCPC and LPCC licenses, and she has 14 years of clinical experience working in California.

Where is Stacey based and licensed?

She practices in California and holds the listed LCPC and LPCC credentials relevant to work in that region.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What should I confirm before booking?

Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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