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Stacey Tenbrink

Stacey Tenbrink, LMHC, LPC

Rhode Island

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Licensed counselor - Life purpose and coping

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Life changes

About Stacey

Stacey Tenbrink is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Rhode Island with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and the practical challenges of big life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Stacey often supports people dealing with abandonment and attachment concerns, body image distress, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication struggles. She has experience with substance use and addictive behaviors, divorce and separation, dissociation, and mood concerns including Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). Fertility-related stress, forgiveness work, and feelings of emptiness are also noted focuses.

In practice she uses focused, evidence-based techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-oriented approaches alongside humanistic and rational-emotive ideas. Sessions typically involve talking through recent struggles, identifying unhelpful thinking or behavior patterns, and trying practical tools to help manage symptoms and decisions. The tone is collaborative and goal-centered rather than prescriptive.

Stacey’s background includes work in clinical settings alongside chemical dependency practice in Rhode Island. That experience informs how she addresses drug and alcohol addiction and related recovery concerns. Her approach aims to help people build coping skills, stronger communication, and clearer next steps when life feels unsettled.

To begin, people are asked to use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Stacey applies evidence-based approaches in online work

Stacey uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. That approach breaks problems into manageable steps and offers practical exercises for anxiety, depression, and decision-making.

She also draws on acceptance-oriented methods that focus on recognizing difficult feelings and choosing actions that match core values. Those ideas can help when someone is facing life changes, addiction recovery, or struggles with self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stacey works collaboratively with clients to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is helpful and what feels realistic for daily life.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises and homework for remote work so progress continues between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Rhode Island, South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

Her work blends evidence-based methods like cognitive-behavioral ideas and acceptance-oriented techniques with humanistic and rational-emotive perspectives to identify patterns and try practical tools.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has five years of clinical experience working in practice and in chemical dependency settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Rhode Island.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

Stacey TenbrinkLMHC, LPC

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