Stacy Vitale was drawn to the helping profession by a deep interest in relationships and a desire to understand the emotional processes that support healing. Her own life experiences have helped her recognize common patterns that affect many people as they navigate personal and family challenges.

She brings a passion for emotional healing that aims to improve relationships and the everyday experience of individuals and families. Stacy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, holding state licensure (CA LMFT 49965), and she has 14 years of clinical experience.

Early in her career she focused on providing services to underrepresented minority groups, working with children and adolescents at risk due to limited resources and assisting with crisis stabilization. After about 11 years in practice she chose to take time away to stay at home with her children, and that experience gave her new perspective on mental health challenges faced by first-time mothers, including depression and anxiety whether parenting at home or while working outside the home. That prompted her to pursue additional training and experience in perinatal mood disorders.

More recently Stacy has worked with young adults transitioning into college, addressing maladaptive internal and interpersonal dynamics. She often uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients examine thoughts and behaviors and to support practical changes. She enjoys working with teens, young adults and older adults who are seeking hope and positive change, and she considers helping people find connection and improve communication a privilege.

Stacy’s goal is to serve others and make a meaningful difference while assisting people to navigate life challenges. In addition to her formal training and education, she is a parent herself and understands the struggles that come with parenting and the various dynamics that affect family relationships.