Licensed clinical social worker recordIowa
Stacey Richard-Baal, LCSW, LISW
Iowa
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in Iowa
- LISW, licence 074703
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 8731 - 123
- NPI
- 1720443377
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Iowa
These details come from information Stacey supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Solution-focused work
About Stacey
Stacey Richard-Baal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Iowa and an LISW licensed in Wisconsin with 11 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and life changes. Her focus also includes workplace problems, communication difficulties, divorce or separation, panic attacks, women's issues, and young adult concerns.
Stacey takes a straightforward, partnership-based approach. She values the person's self-determination and works alongside them to set practical goals. Sessions tend to focus on actionable steps, problem solving, and skills that can be used between meetings.
Her methods draw on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. That means conversations often include reviewing patterns of thinking and behavior, trying short exercises to notice stress responses, and setting small, measurable goals.
She has worked in a range of mental health settings over more than a decade, supporting people facing high-conflict interactions and significant life transitions. In practice she combines skills from different approaches to match the person's immediate needs and longer-term aims.
People who contact her usually want concrete help for everyday problems. The first meetings are practical: describe the problem, name short-term goals, and agree on next steps. Stacey aims to keep work clear and focused so people can apply what they talk about in real life.
BHow sessions work
How Stacey uses therapy methods in online sessions
Stacey commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding the person's goals, then shaping sessions around those goals to help people make decisions and changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior to identify practical steps and skills that reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address recurring problems.She also draws on solution-focused therapy, which narrows attention to small, achievable changes and immediate next steps. That approach can be useful for workplace stress, communication problems, or short-term crises where quick strategies matter. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; she will work with the person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins between in-depth meetings, and reduce commute time. Discussing scheduling, session length, and whether phone or video works better will help shape practical plans that fit day-to-day life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a collaborative, practical way that emphasizes goal setting, problem solving, and skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in mental health settings with a range of concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and licensure?
She holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also lists LISW. Licenses are noted as WI LCSW and IA LISW.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers