Stacy Braiuca, LCSW, LSCSW
Experienced LCSW supporting life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Trauma informed care
About Stacy Braiuca
Stacy Braiuca is a Missouri-based licensed social worker with 28 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds the credentials LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker), and brings a trauma-informed, person-centered orientation to her work.
Stacy focuses on helping clients cope with depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal dynamics, while also addressing a wide range of related issues such as addictions, grief, parenting struggles, career concerns, intimacy-related matters, and chronic pain or illness. Her practice includes specialty attention to LGBTQ concerns, BDSM and kink culture, caregiver stress, first responder challenges, and mood disorders including bipolar conditions.
Working in a collaborative, nonjudgmental manner, Stacy emphasizes strengthening self-understanding, communication skills, and resilience. She integrates practical coaching with therapeutic tools to help individuals clarify life purpose, manage stress, and adapt to change. Stacy accepts international clients and offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varying needs and schedules.
Stacy focuses on helping clients cope with depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal dynamics, while also addressing a wide range of related issues such as addictions, grief, parenting struggles, career concerns, intimacy-related matters, and chronic pain or illness. Her practice includes specialty attention to LGBTQ concerns, BDSM and kink culture, caregiver stress, first responder challenges, and mood disorders including bipolar conditions.
Working in a collaborative, nonjudgmental manner, Stacy emphasizes strengthening self-understanding, communication skills, and resilience. She integrates practical coaching with therapeutic tools to help individuals clarify life purpose, manage stress, and adapt to change. Stacy accepts international clients and offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varying needs and schedules.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stacy Braiuca have?
Stacy Braiuca has 28 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Stacy Braiuca a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW. License details are MO LCSW 1999137993 and KS LSCSW LSCSW 2162.
In which languages does Stacy Braiuca provide therapy?
Stacy provides therapy in English.
Where is Stacy Braiuca located?
Stacy is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Stacy Braiuca as my therapist?
You can work with Stacy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stacy Braiuca work with international clients?
Yes, Stacy works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stacy Braiuca 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Stacy commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathic relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-exploration and personal growth - it is useful for improving self-esteem, relationships, and life direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and coping skills. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access mental resources for habit change, stress reduction, or symptom management, and can complement other therapeutic work.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stacy works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals as needed to determine which methods best match a client’s goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Stacy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and support ongoing access to therapeutic tools between sessions.