Online in Indiana
(Online Only)
Choosing to step into therapy is a profound act of courage. If you are arriving here feeling fractured, exhausted by systemic pressures, or disconnected from your own sense of peace, I want to welcome you just as you are. I believe that therapy is an equal, sacred partnership built on radical warmth, deep safety, and authentic human connection. You are the ultimate expert on your own life history; my role is to walk beside you as a grounded, down-to-earth ally, providing the space and the tools you need to find your footing and heal.
My worldview as a counselor is shaped by a deep understanding of the delicate bridge between mind and body. True emotional wellness cannot exist in isolation. You are a whole person whose nervous system, thoughts, and daily stress levels are intimately tied to your unique biology, your past experiences, and the heavy social and economic realities you navigate every day. Because of this, I look at your story through a highly integrative lens. I don't believe in rigid, cold clinical boxes or passive, distant head-nodding. Instead, I bring my full, authentic self to our sessions, blending a gentle clinical perspective with an open heart and an interactive, highly collaborative style.
In our work together, we will move at a pace that feels entirely safe for you. Because everyone processes life and pain differently, I love using creative, visual, and somatic frameworks to help bring what is happening internally into the light, transforming overwhelming or abstract emotions into tangible, manageable steps. Together, we will gently explore the root causes of what is keeping you stuck, soothe your nervous system from old trauma or chronic burnout, and unpack the real-world burdens that demanding environments place on your mind. There is no judgment here—only a dedicated, compassionate space where you can quiet the noise of the world, honor your lived experience, and reclaim your personal agency to build a life of lasting peace and clarity.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Schema Therapy Identifies deep-rooted negative patterns formed in childhood. It combines CBT, attachment theory, and experiential methods for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: I believe that true, lasting healing requires looking at the absolute whole picture of who you are. My approach is deeply integrative, blending traditional mental health counseling with a profound respect for the connection between your mind, your biology, and the social and economic environment you navigate every day. I reject the cold, detached therapist stereotype; instead, I bring my full, authentic self to our sessions, creating a warm, down-to-earth partnership where you can feel entirely safe to explore your story.
Because everyone processes life and pain differently, my style is highly interactive and collaborative. I love using creative, visual, and expressive tools to help us map out complex behavioral patterns, bringing what is happening internally into the light so we can break down heavy or abstract emotions into tangible, manageable steps.
Alongside these visual frameworks, I place a heavy emphasis on somatic awareness. Trauma, chronic burnout, and everyday systemic pressures don't just exist in our thoughts—they physically live in our bodies and keep our nervous systems on high alert. Together, we will work gently to soothe that overworked nervous system, safely release stored physical tension, and restore a genuine sense of inner comfort and safety to your daily life. You are the ultimate expert on your own life history, and my approach is designed to honor your autonomy, stand beside you as an ally, and give you the practical tools needed to reclaim your path forward.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $100
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna and Evernorth, Independence Blue Cross (IBX), Optum, Oxford, UnitedHealthcare
Education & Credentials
Stacy Lepley LMHC, CBC
- Female
- License # 39004721A
- Licensed in IN
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: My training bridges clinical medicine, systems management, and advanced psychology. Holding a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, a Bachelor’s in Management, and an Associate's in Radiology, I view your healing through a true mind-body lens.
Stacy Lepley Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Indiana
- Online Therapy Details: HIPAA compliant Telehealth in the privacy of your home.
My practice is built on a simple foundation: you are a complex, interconnected whole, and your therapy should reflect that. I do not look at mental health through a narrow lens or treat you as a collection of symptoms to be fixed. Instead, I provide a highly integrative, welcoming clinical space where your psychological, physiological, and day-to-day environmental realities are all honored as vital pieces of your overall wellness. To ensure this deep, focused work fits seamlessly into your life, I offer sessions exclusively on Sundays, providing a dedicated day where you can step out of the weekday hustle and truly focus on your healing.
When you step into my practice, you enter a collaborative, down-to-earth partnership designed to help you decompress from the world and make sense of heavy, overwhelming experiences. The environment I cultivate is interactive, creative, and deeply attentive to how stress and trauma physically impact your life. Rather than relying solely on traditional talk therapy, I intentionally blend expressive, visual, and somatic modalities into my work. This allows us to map out deeply ingrained behavioral patterns and safely soothe an overworked nervous system, translating abstract emotional pain into clear, tangible, and manageable steps toward relief.
I specialize in walking alongside adults who are navigating complex life transitions, deep-seated trauma, and the profound, often invisible exhaustion caused by chronic socioeconomic and systemic pressures. This is a zero-judgment space that fiercely respects your personal autonomy. My ultimate goal is to provide the steady guidance, safety, and practical tools you need to quiet the surrounding noise, heal old wounds, and confidently cultivate a resilient, sustainable path forward on a schedule that respects your time.