Who I Am
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Staceyann Reid, PhD, LMHC, RPT
☑ Verified by Psychology Today | Syracuse University, PhD
I’m Stacey Reid, a licensed therapist who provides thoughtful, collaborative psychotherapy for adults seeking greater clarity, insight, and emotional steadiness.
I believe therapy is most meaningful when it feels safe, grounded, and attuned to your pace. My work is centered on creating a space where you can explore your internal world with curiosity rather than judgment — and where complexity is welcomed rather than simplified.
I approach therapy as both a clinical and relational practice. While grounded in professional training and evidence-informed frameworks, I also value reflection, presence, and the deeper questions that often emerge beneath the surface of day-to-day concerns.
My Clinical Orientation
I approach our work together from a place of genuine curiosity rather than judgment, and that applies to everything you bring into this room, including the choices you feel most conflicted about. There is usually a reason behind what happened, and when we can be curious about it instead of ashamed of it, we have more capacity to be present with it. The more we can be with ourselves, even around our “bad decisions” and the things that we’ve been through, the more integrated we become. Cultivating an embodied, compassionate and honest relationship with ourselves is one of the most potent keys that unlocks growth and personal agency.
Change is not a destination, and I do not treat it like one. You are allowed to shift how you move through your life, and while old beliefs can keep you stuck, you have the freedom to make choices that align with who you are becoming. You get to decide what your life stands for. And when you are faced with a similar situation or having a moment where it feels like “this again”, you get to define what that means for you as we’ll work together to increase your capacity to respond differently – no matter how uncomfortable that may be.
Much of what shapes how we move through the world began long before we had words for it, in the relationships where we first learned what to expect from others and what we believed we deserved. We will bring awareness to the relational patterns you learned early on, not to place blame, but to understand them well enough that you can begin to change them. The therapeutic relationship that we co-create will assist you in learning that it is safe to rely on others in healthy ways and that you have worth and value. First and foremost, we’ll work on creating a safe and trusting relationship with yourself, that can then translate into your ability to foster safe and trusting relationships with others in your world.
I also pay close attention to what is happening in the present moment, not just what you are talking about, but how you are experiencing it right now, because the body often knows things the mind has not yet caught up to. I pay attention to how your body responds in session, things like restlessness, tension, or shutting down, because those cues tell us what your brain and nervous system are noticing even when you are not fully aware of it, and when we create safety together, that is where connection and change become possible.
Sometimes the mind cannot process an emotion right away, so we slow down and use grounding and awareness to notice how it shows up in the body instead. Over time, this expands your window of tolerance and helps you stay present with difficult feelings rather than being swept away by them. We will go at the pace that your body needs even if it doesn’t match the pace that your mind may want; change happens gradually as your body learns it is safe to remain.
Different parts of you may show up differently depending on what you are facing, and rather than judging those parts, we build understanding for why they exist and what they have been trying to protect. When we gently explore the patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships and trace where they came from, we create space to uncover the beliefs underneath them, and when those parts feel truly heard, you are far more able to make choices from a grounded and empowered place.
How I Work
Life can feel overwhelming, disorienting, or isolating at times. You might notice patterns that feel stuck, relationships that repeat old scripts, or transitions that leave you unclear about the next step.
Reaching out for therapy is not a sign of weakness. More often, it’s a sign of readiness — the readiness to look beneath the surface, to understand emotional and relational truths, and to engage with life in a more intentional way.
Therapy offers a consistent, confidential place where your experiences are taken seriously, your voice is heard, and your growth is respected.
Professional Background & Credentials
✔ Clinical Expertise: Evidence-informed therapeutic approaches grounded in training and experience.
I am a licensed mental health professional with formal clinical training, supervised experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. My work reflects ethical standards, regulatory guidelines, and a lifelong dedication to learning and reflective practice.
I hold these professional commitments:
✔ Ethical Standards: Practices aligned with professional regulations and confidentiality requirements.
✔ Reflective Presence: A focus on genuine connection and thoughtful engagement.
✔ Commitment to Safety: Boundaried care that prioritizes trust and stability.
Therapy is a professional relationship, one that I approach with accountability, humility, and ethical clarity.
A Note on Licensure & Service
I provide psychotherapy services in accordance with applicable licensure requirements and professional standards which is guided by clinical training, ethical practice, and established regulatory guidelines. Services are offered within the scope of my credentials and experience.
Ready to Explore?
If you’re curious about how therapy might support you — or if you’ve been wondering what it feels like to be understood and supported without judgment. I invite you to reach out.