Stacia Gilstrap, LPC
Missouri licensed counselor for stress and trauma
- Stress and anxiety support
- LGBTQ-affirming care
- Flexible online sessions
About Stacia Gilstrap
Stacia Gilstrap is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and related mood and behavioral concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and difficulties with eating or sleeping. Her practice includes support for LGBTQ clients and attention to issues like attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication struggles.
Stacia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each individual's needs and circumstances. She aims to help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships while honoring each person’s goals and values. Taking a first step toward change can require courage, and Stacia offers steady support and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic process.
As a licensed professional in Missouri, Stacia focuses on creating a tailored, person-centered experience that helps clients navigate life transitions, manage symptoms, and pursue greater balance and well-being. She partners with clients to identify priorities and to develop strategies that feel achievable and meaningful.
Stacia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each individual's needs and circumstances. She aims to help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships while honoring each person’s goals and values. Taking a first step toward change can require courage, and Stacia offers steady support and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic process.
As a licensed professional in Missouri, Stacia focuses on creating a tailored, person-centered experience that helps clients navigate life transitions, manage symptoms, and pursue greater balance and well-being. She partners with clients to identify priorities and to develop strategies that feel achievable and meaningful.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Eating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stacia Gilstrap have?
Stacia Gilstrap has 5 years of experience.
Is Stacia Gilstrap a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: MO LPC 2020029054.
In which languages does Stacia Gilstrap provide therapy?
Stacia provides therapy in English.
Where is Stacia Gilstrap located?
Stacia is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Stacia Gilstrap as my therapist?
You can work with Stacia through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stacia Gilstrap work with international clients?
Stacia Gilstrap does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stacia Gilstrap 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 with therapy 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.
Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take actions that move them toward a more meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and struggles with motivation or life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and behavior. This approach supports people working through abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and relationship difficulties by exploring relational patterns and building more secure connection skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Stacia collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together the client and therapist may draw on one or more approaches to create a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit counseling into busy lives or to access care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support, skill-building, and check-ins in ways that accommodate schedules and personal comfort.