Staci Carpenter, LCSW, LISW

Staci Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Kentucky with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Staci also focuses on co-morbidity, codependency, communication problems, and mood and panic disorders.

Staci talks plainly about how long-term stress affects the nervous system and daily life. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and teaches ways to regulate intense emotions. Sessions aim to develop practical coping skills rather than only discussing problems.

Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She uses trauma-informed methods when relevant and concentrates on skills that fit everyday routines.

In sessions she checks for unhelpful beliefs and focuses on building clearer communication and healthier responses to stress. This can include targeted exercises for panic, tools for mood regulation, and strategies for addressing substance use or self-harm behaviors when they are part of the concern.

Staci’s background includes supporting people through crisis, chronic stress, and complex mental health challenges. She aims to help clients recognize strengths, practice new skills, and make concrete changes that improve day-to-day functioning.

Approaches used in online sessions