Stacy Ciano, MD, LCSW-C

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Narrative-informed therapist focused on practical change

Details

Name	Stacy Ciano
Credentials	MD, LCSW-C
Based in	Maryland
Licensed in	Maryland
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Stacy

Stacy Ciano MD, LCSW-C helps people untangle the hard parts of life using a narrative-informed approach. She emphasizes clients' own stories and strengths to guide change. Stacy invites small, practical steps that build toward clearer thinking and steadier days.

Stacy brings 20 years of experience working with stress and anxiety. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, depression, and low self-esteem. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person and on manageable tools to reduce distress.

Background and approach

She pays particular attention to life changes and relationship ruptures such as divorce and separation. Other concerns Stacy commonly addresses include panic attacks, mood disorders, isolation, and struggles with control or impulsivity. She also works with issues like body image, chronic illness and pain, and feelings of abandonment.

Therapy blends narrative ideas with practical methods from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness-based strategies. The result is a mix of exploring the stories you tell about yourself and practicing small behavior changes that help day-to-day functioning. Stacy describes herself as collaborative and respectful of each person’s pace.

She encourages people to notice strengths already present and to use those strengths to try different ways of coping. The aim is clearer choices and more reliable ways to handle stress and change.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Stacy works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Stacy among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Stacy 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 Stacy directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills-based work translates to online therapy

Stacy combines Narrative Therapy ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to help people reframe stories and build workable habits. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and seeks small shifts in those stories so they cause less pain or limitation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and take values-driven actions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s goals guide the work.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Stacy works collaboratively to understand a person’s goals, preferences, and daily challenges, then tries different tools to see what helps. Sessions often move between talking about life stories and practicing concrete skills like mindfulness exercises or behavioral experiments.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit different schedules. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats support flexible pacing and make it easier to schedule regular work on stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Common questions about this listing

What issues does Stacy often help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic, mood disorders, isolation, and chronic pain or illness.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Stacy uses a narrative-informed approach alongside techniques from ACT, CBT, and client-centered therapy. Sessions mix story work with hands-on skills such as mindfulness and behavioral strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and life challenges. That experience spans a range of concerns from mood disorders to relationship transitions.

Where is she licensed and located?

Stacy is licensed in Maryland and practices as MD, LCSW-C. Sessions are provided in English and her location is listed as Maryland.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. These options allow shorter check-ins or longer video conversations as needed.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are provided during the sign-up and matching process.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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