Stacy Albarran, LISW-CP, LMFTS, LPCS, LCMHC

You may look like you have it together on the outside, but inside, you feel overwhelmed, behind, and exhausted from trying to keep up. If you have ADHD, grew up feeling misunderstood, or learned early on to push through and perform, it can feel like you’re constantly holding things together while quietly burning out. Hi, I'm Stacy. I work with adults impacted by ADHD and childhood trauma, including the long-term effects of growing up feeling misunderstood, unseen, or responsible for managing too much too early. These experiences often show up later as overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and deep self-criticism — not because something is wrong with you, but because your nervous system adapted to survive. In therapy, we focus on understanding you without the mask of over-functioning. Together, we gently connect past experiences to present-day patterns, reduce shame-based self-criticism, and help you build self-trust so you can make choices based on what you actually want — not what you feel you should do. You don’t have to keep pushing through alone.

One thing I hear from clients again and again is, "I thought I should have been able to handle this on my own." The truth is, many of the people I work with are incredibly capable. They've spent years trying to keep up, meet expectations, take care of others, and push through challenges without asking for help themselves. Therapy gives them a place where they don't have to have all the answers. My virtual practice is a space for curiosity, growth, and self-understanding—not judgment. I believe lasting change happens when people feel safe enough to be honest with themselves and supported enough to try something different. Because I work exclusively online, I'm able to provide therapy to adults throughout South Carolina and North Carolina. Many clients appreciate the flexibility and convenience of virtual therapy, allowing them to access support from the comfort and privacy of their own space without adding another demand to their already busy lives. Whether you're navigating ADHD, the effects of difficult early experiences, anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, we'll work together to better understand what's happening and identify a path forward. You don't need the perfect words, a clear explanation, or a crisis to justify seeking support. We'll start where you are. 💛