Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
Experienced clinician guiding meaningful personal transformation
- Attachment-based therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Video phone and text
About Stacey Sugar
Stacey Sugar brings 14 years of clinical experience to a practice grounded in the belief that personal growth comes from deeper self-understanding. She holds MD, LCPC, and LPCC credentials - MD indicates a medical doctor and LCPC and LPCC indicate licensed professional counselor credentials - and centers her work on helping clients recognize how their life narratives shape present choices. Rather than seeing life as a fixed story, she invites clients to view their histories as material that can be reinterpreted, and she helps uncover the unconscious defenses that often keep people stuck. By creating opportunities for insight, she supports shifts in perspective that open the way to meaningful change.
Stacey meets clients where they are and provides tools to explore identity, relationships, and emotional patterns at a comfortable pace. She emphasizes collaborative exploration so clients can test new ways of relating and build the strength and motivation needed for lasting change. Her approach encourages careful self-inquiry and practical strategies that help people move from passive observers of their lives to engaged authors of their next chapters.
In session, Stacey guides clients through the full range of emotions, including material that may lie outside conscious awareness, because bringing those elements into view often produces important a-ha moments. She views the therapeutic relationship as an opportunity to remove barriers that interfere with meeting one’s needs and aspirations, and she considers it an honor to support clients who are ready to explore deeper transformation.
Stacey meets clients where they are and provides tools to explore identity, relationships, and emotional patterns at a comfortable pace. She emphasizes collaborative exploration so clients can test new ways of relating and build the strength and motivation needed for lasting change. Her approach encourages careful self-inquiry and practical strategies that help people move from passive observers of their lives to engaged authors of their next chapters.
In session, Stacey guides clients through the full range of emotions, including material that may lie outside conscious awareness, because bringing those elements into view often produces important a-ha moments. She views the therapeutic relationship as an opportunity to remove barriers that interfere with meeting one’s needs and aspirations, and she considers it an honor to support clients who are ready to explore deeper transformation.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stacey Sugar have?
Stacey Sugar has 14 years of clinical experience.
Is Stacey Sugar a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: MD, LCPC, LPCC. License details: MD LCPC LC4288, CA LPCC 10045.
In which languages does Stacey Sugar provide therapy?
Stacey Sugar provides therapy in English.
Where is Stacey Sugar located?
Stacey Sugar is located in California.
How can I work with Stacey Sugar as my therapist?
Clients may work with Stacey Sugar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stacey Sugar work with international clients?
Stacey Sugar does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stacey Sugar cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with the therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Stacey Sugar
Stacey integrates attachment-based therapy into her practice to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach helps clients understand trust, connection, and recurring relational themes. She also uses client-centered therapy, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace and focus of their work while the therapist provides empathy and reflective support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - is another key approach she employs to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical techniques for managing symptoms like anxiety, stress, and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stacey works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Stacey is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to engage in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for individuals to access consistent support, incorporate therapy into busy lives, and continue work between sessions with varied communication options.