About Stacy

I grew up in a suburb of Dallas, Texas with an older sister and a family devoted to the Texas A&M Aggies. I spent my childhood focused on playing sports, particularly basketball, and really came to value what it means to be a team and the benefit of community. Those experiences instilled a powerful sense that we are stronger together than we are alone.

I did eventually attend Texas A&M and achieved a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. I married early after college and learned to navigate family life with 2 kids while my spouse was frequently deployed in the US Air Force. Being a military spouse forced me to move often and rebuild our whole life every couple of years. Navigating big transitions or frequent unknowns is a reality of life for many and I understand the emotions and challenges involved.

I have personal experience with seeking community support when I began my recovery from addiction in AA. Participation and learning through programs like SMART Recovery and Recovery Dharma have also been helpful and I have found that recovery does not look the same for everyone and needs to be unique to each person.

When my recovery started, I was also in the process of divorce and understanding my Queer identity and finding my own path. I know what it’s like to be living one way and later realize that you aren’t in touch with who you are anymore; and I’m here to tell you that you can always make a change.

After moving to Texas I began graduate school to become a counselor and reconnect with my passion to help others. Graduate studies allowed me to work in a variety of settings that have built a wide range of skills I use with my clients. I am passionate about helping people move through the world in a peaceful and productive way. I believe everyone goes through their own experience through recovery and I love being a part of a person's journey to living their authentic life.