Stacy Tallman

Stacy Tallman is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Iowa who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship strain. She is direct and approachable, so conversations focus on what matters to the client right now. Stacy meets people where they are and aims to make sessions practical and understandable for worried parents and busy adults.

Her practice includes support for those navigating major life transitions, divorce and separation, grief, parenting pressures, and caregiver stress. She also works with people who identify as LGBT and those managing ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, or personality-related challenges. Intellectual disability and autism are included among the areas she attends to when they are part of a person's story.

Stacy uses a client-centered, collaborative style. She combines elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other methods to match what each person needs. Sessions typically involve setting clear goals, practicing coping skills, and building strategies to handle difficult moments.

With seven years of experience, Stacy draws on practical techniques and steady support rather than jargon. She can adapt her approach to include faith-based perspectives when a client prefers that orientation. The focus is on useful changes that fit everyday life.

To begin, people are invited to describe their main concerns and goals. Stacy works alongside them to identify small, manageable steps forward and to track progress over time.

How Stacy applies therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach used to process traumatic memories and reduce their hold on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stacy collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts pace and techniques based on what the client needs and how they respond, so treatment is a shared process rather than a fixed plan.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows therapists to use worksheets, skills practice, and guided exercises during sessions, helping clients apply new tools between meetings.