- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Stacy
Stacy Tallman is an Iowa-licensed social worker (LISW) with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She lists young adult issues among her focus areas and often works with people navigating the early-adulthood pressures of school, work, and relationships.
Stacy uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters to each person, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts and behaviors, and EMDR when trauma memories need targeted work. She also uses DBT skills for emotion regulation and ACT techniques to clarify values and action steps.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to fit what the client needs. Stacy supports people through grief, divorce and separation, adoption and foster-care histories, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress. She also has experience with neurodivergence such as autism and with a range of personality and mood-related concerns.
Stacy is open to discussing whether therapy should include faith-based perspectives or a secular frame, depending on the client's preference. She will work with the client to choose practical tools and actions that align with their values and daily life.
People often come for help with feeling stuck, coping after upheaval, or managing chronic stress. Stacy aims to make sessions focused and useful so clients can practice changes between meetings.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you clarify what matters most and take small, values-based steps. It can be useful for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed by choices, or uncertain about next steps after school or a job change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and practicing clear skills to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories with a structured protocol that can reduce the intensity of trauma reactions when that is appropriate.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk about goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. That might mean starting with CBT skills, adding ACT values work, or using EMDR for targeted trauma processing based on how the client responds.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins around work or school, and reduce travel time. They also let people use text or voice options when video is not convenient. The therapist will help plan how sessions fit into daily life and which approaches to try first.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns, as well as trauma, grief, attachment issues, parenting strain, and ADHD among other areas.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices a person-centered, collaborative approach and uses practical techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a licensed social worker (LISW) in Iowa working with adults on a range of mood, trauma and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She holds an Iowa LISW credential and practices in Iowa.
Can I work with her if I don't live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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