Stacy Mason, LCSW

Stacy Mason is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 22 years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting or family stress. Stacy also supports people dealing with trauma, eating or sleeping struggles, anger, self-esteem, and life changes such as divorce or career shifts.

Stacy draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, and solution-focused techniques in her sessions. She keeps conversations warm and practical. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, learning new skills, and finding steps that can be tried between meetings.

Her background includes work in community mental health centers, a hospital detox unit, and private practice. She has experience supporting people affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and Asperger syndrome, and understands challenges around advocacy with schools and agencies.

Stacy describes her style as supportive and positive. She often looks at alternatives to medication when appropriate and helps clients weigh options. The goal is to develop realistic plans that reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.

People meet Stacy by scheduling online or phone sessions. She offers several formats for ongoing care and aims to tailor the approach to each person’s needs and goals.

How Stacy uses CBT and client-centered care online

Stacy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. It often includes simple exercises and homework to practice between sessions. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and can find their own solutions.

She also draws on solution-focused techniques that help set clear goals and find small, practical changes that produce results quickly. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - Stacy will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level rather than imposing one way of working.

Online therapy offers flexible options to fit varied schedules and needs. Video calls give face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is not ideal. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, quick problem solving, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These choices make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or travel.