Lacey Brinlee, LMFT
Lacey Brinlee, LMFT - Trauma-informed family therapist
- Trauma and PTSD care
- Couples and family work
- Flexible online sessions
About Lacey Brinlee
Lacey Brinlee, LMFT, is a marriage and family therapist in Oklahoma who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2018 and practices as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on relational patterns, family systems, and individual well-being.
Lacey works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, self-esteem, caregiver stress, and life transitions. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with trauma-focused techniques to build practical strategies for symptom relief while exploring the underlying dynamics that sustain distress. Her training includes certifications in Instinctual Trauma Response, Trust Based Relational Intervention, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which support her work with survivors of abuse and people coping with complex trauma.
Her clinical background spans outpatient settings, private practice, and agency work, where she has refined skills to help clients pursue lasting change through commitment and self-dedication. Lacey is allied with immigrants, single mothers, women, and survivors of trauma and abuse. Outside of her professional life she enjoys time outdoors with her child and four dogs, arts and crafts, dancing, exercise, home improvement projects, and shopping, bringing warmth and real-life perspective to her therapeutic work.
Lacey works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, self-esteem, caregiver stress, and life transitions. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with trauma-focused techniques to build practical strategies for symptom relief while exploring the underlying dynamics that sustain distress. Her training includes certifications in Instinctual Trauma Response, Trust Based Relational Intervention, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which support her work with survivors of abuse and people coping with complex trauma.
Her clinical background spans outpatient settings, private practice, and agency work, where she has refined skills to help clients pursue lasting change through commitment and self-dedication. Lacey is allied with immigrants, single mothers, women, and survivors of trauma and abuse. Outside of her professional life she enjoys time outdoors with her child and four dogs, arts and crafts, dancing, exercise, home improvement projects, and shopping, bringing warmth and real-life perspective to her therapeutic work.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lacey Brinlee have?
She has 8 years of experience.
Is Lacey Brinlee a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: OK LMFT 10320.
In which languages does Lacey Brinlee provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lacey Brinlee located?
She is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Lacey Brinlee as my therapist?
You can work with Lacey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lacey Brinlee work with international clients?
Yes, she works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lacey Brinlee cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for healing online and how they help
Online work with Lacey often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, along with Internal Family Systems when helpful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it is useful for stress, coping skills, and mood concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reducing their hold on daily functioning, supporting recovery from PTSD, abuse, and complex trauma. Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores different parts of a person - such as protective or wounded parts - to promote internal balance and self-compassion, which can be helpful for shame, self-esteem, and persistent inner conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Lacey works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may blend methods to fit the client's situation rather than applying one fixed model. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and workable for daily life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or geographic limitations, and maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective therapeutic work while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.