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Stacy Tello

Therapist · Texas

Compassionate counselor for stress and addiction

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Stacy Tello
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas · 88416
NPI
1487351656
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas
  • Practical coping steps
  • Focused on codependency
  • Texas LPC

About Stacy

Stacy Tello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, or major life changes. Stacy aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful for anyone ready to try therapy.

In sessions she listens with sensitivity and compassion, then tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to handle cravings, manage panic, or steady mood swings. The work is collaborative and paced to what the client can handle.

Stacy has supported people dealing with process addictions such as gambling or compulsive exercise, and with drug and alcohol misuse. She also helps clients facing divorce or separation, commitment concerns, and feelings of isolation or shame. Codependency and co-morbidity are part of her clinical attention when they come up.

Her approach emphasizes finding strategies that fit daily life, from improving communication to rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Conversations are direct but kind, with clear goals and action steps. Stacy encourages people to try small changes and notice what helps over time.

Therapy begins by identifying immediate priorities and then building toward longer-term goals like better mood regulation, healthier relationships, or a clearer sense of purpose. She supports people through midlife shifts, financial stress, and the practical fallout of panic attacks or mood disorders.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Stacy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and clear goals. One common focus is on strategies for managing anxiety and panic attacks - this involves learning simple breathing and grounding techniques, then practicing short exercises to reduce intense symptoms over time. Another frequent area is working on addictive patterns, where sessions look at triggers, coping plans, and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce urges and rebuild routine.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to try based on current needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative process means methods can shift as progress is made or new challenges appear.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since options were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-in sessions when time is tight, and remove travel time so people can focus on practical work between meetings. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises so they work well in a remote setting and fit into everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stacy often help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, self-esteem struggles, and life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical steps and tailored plans that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She holds four years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that region.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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