Acea Starks, LPC, LCMHC

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Compassionate, story-focused counseling

Details

Name	Acea Starks
Credentials	LPC, LCMHC
Based in	Georgia
Licensed in	Georgia, Vermont, South Dakota, Alaska
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	11

About Acea

Acea Starks is a licensed counselor who aims to help people reduce stress and manage everyday struggles. She brings 11 years of experience to sessions and prefers a straightforward, down-to-earth style. She speaks English and practices from Georgia as an LPC, LCMHC.

Acea writes plainly and listens first. She draws on Narrative therapy to help people tell and reframe the stories that shape their lives. She also uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral ideas to help clients set goals and take small practical steps.

Background and approach

Her path to counseling was not linear. She studied English, tried nursing, and later completed degrees in psychology and a master's in mental health counseling while working. Those varied life jobs and experiences influence how she relates to people now.

She says there is no single right treatment. Sessions focus on clear goals, accountability, and building tools for daily life. She pays close attention to self-care and work-life balance and encourages clients to find practical routines that fit their lives.

Acea is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, identity and sexuality questions, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction-related struggles, and parenting or family-origin concerns. She is also experienced with kink, BDSM, polyamory and multicultural issues. Outside of work she values time outdoors and creative pursuits.

That perspective shows up in sessions as a relaxed, honest approach that aims to make therapy useful and relevant.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Acea works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
ADHD
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Communication problems
Family of origin issues
Gender dysphoria
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Sexuality
Women's issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Acea among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Acea among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Acea among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Acea among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Acea among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Acea among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Acea among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Acea directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Acea directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative work and practical therapy fit online

Acea often uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and change how those stories affect choices and feelings. Narrative work can be helpful for identity questions, gender dysphoria, relationship patterns, and past hurts. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her approach, which focuses on listening closely and following a person's pace to build trust and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside these, helps break down problems into concrete thoughts and actions and supports skills for managing mood, anxiety, sleep, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Acea will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try strategies that fit their life. She often mixes narrative exploration with goal setting and practical exercises so work in sessions can carry over into daily routines.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, childcare, or travel and let people pick the format that helps them engage best.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Acea commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also addresses eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and parenting or family-origin concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is direct and down-to-earth. She blends Narrative, Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches to match what a person needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 11 years of experience working in mental health settings and with diverse life experiences behind her clinical work.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from Georgia. Her credential entries include AK LPC and VT LCMHC as documented.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with the client's location and the therapist's scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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