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Stacy Mike

Therapist(She/Her)
27 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Stacy Mike, LMSW (New York licensed) is a seasoned therapist who brings a warm, collaborative approach to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She integrates Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.

Stacy has extensive experience supporting clients navigating relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, communication difficulties, trauma, and life transitions. She is passionate about helping partners rebuild trust, deepen emotional and physical connection, and better understand one another’s needs.

Grounded in compassion and empowerment, Stacy creates a supportive space where clients feel safe exploring vulnerable topics — including sexuality, desire, and identity — while also developing practical tools to foster resilience and connection. Her approach blends insight-oriented work with evidence-based strategies to help clients feel seen, understood, and supported as they move toward their goals.

Stacy is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) providing individual and relationship therapy under the supervision of Clinical Supervisor Cara Cole, LCSW

My approach to therapy

Stacy’s approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. She believes meaningful change happens when clients feel both emotionally supported and actively engaged in the process. Her work balances insight with practical strategy, helping clients understand patterns while developing concrete tools to move forward.

With individuals, Stacy focuses on strengthening self-awareness, building coping skills, and increasing confidence in navigating relationships and life transitions. She integrates Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients clarify values, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and take actionable steps toward their goals.

With couples, Stacy helps partners slow down reactive cycles, improve communication, and rebuild emotional and physical connection. She provides structure and guidance while ensuring each partner feels heard and understood. Her work emphasizes accountability, empathy, and skill-building to support healthier, more resilient relationships.

Stacy creates a space that is grounded, compassionate, and empowering — where clients can explore vulnerable topics while building the clarity and tools needed for lasting change.

What you can expect from me

In your first session, Stacy focuses on building a strong foundation and understanding what brings you to therapy at this point in your life or relationship. She will take time to explore your goals, current challenges, and the patterns that may be contributing to stress or disconnection.

For individuals, this may include discussing recent life transitions, emotional concerns, or relationship dynamics, while identifying areas where skill-building and support can begin right away. Stacy will help clarify what feels most pressing and begin outlining a plan for moving forward.

For couples, the first session centers on understanding the relationship as a whole. Stacy will explore communication patterns, areas of tension, and strengths within the partnership. Her goal is not to assign blame, but to identify cycles and begin creating a shared understanding of what needs attention.

Clients can expect a supportive, collaborative space where they feel heard and respected. Stacy balances thoughtful listening with clear direction, so you leave the first session with insight, structure, and a sense of next steps.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    27 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Syracuse University
  • License type
    Not specified

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral Activation (BA), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bowen Family Systems, Behavioral, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English