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LCPC, LPC

Stacy Herman, LCPC, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationSouth Dakota
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Stacy

Stacy Herman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with seven years of clinical experience who practices in South Dakota.

Background and approach

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and built her career in community-based settings and school districts, supporting people facing family conflict, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, stress-related concerns, autism-related needs, communication struggles, and self-esteem issues. Stacy completed a Master of Arts in Education at Chadron State College and chose counseling after observing families and young people navigating difficult circumstances.

Her approach blends practical empathy with straightforward guidance; she describes herself as down to earth with a side of truth. Stacy emphasizes listening and compassion while helping clients explore their thoughts and patterns so they can move toward their goals.

She integrates Internal Family Systems ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help individuals understand internal parts, shift unhelpful thinking, and build coping strategies. People seeking a collaborative therapist who balances warmth with honest feedback may find her style a good fit.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stacy integrates Internal Family Systems to help clients notice and relate to internal parts that influence feelings and behavior, which can be useful for addressing patterns tied to anxiety, trauma, or self-criticism. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize empathic listening and the client’s own goals, creating space for people to be heard and to develop self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is incorporated to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping strategies for stress, mood, and sleep concerns.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Stacy works with each person to determine which methods and pacing fit their needs and preferences, adjusting tools as goals evolve so therapy remains tailored and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from their preferred location and to continue care in ways that best suit their daily routines and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Stacy address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is down to earth and compassionate with honest feedback; she combines empathic listening with practical strategies to help clients process thoughts and make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings seven years of experience working in community-based clinics and school settings supporting individuals with family conflict, communication challenges, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Stacy holds LCPC and LPC credentials with licence details MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-38811 and SD LPC LPC21064, and she practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working with her?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Montana, South Dakota

Languages

English