About Stacy Maureen Mitchell, Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

We all want the best for our children: to help them grow and teach them the necessary skills to succeed in life. When we communicate with open ears and conscious hearts, this allows for healthy relationships to build. Effective therapy utilized this approach of open communication in order to foster the growth and development of youth. I strive to help every child feel that they have control over their lives, and offer the necessary skills to be happy, healthy, and to make their own positive decisions.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in private and social service settings, I work closely with children and adolescent youth who’ve had physical or emotional trauma. I work with children and include parents in the treatment process to ensure the best outcome.

Working with children and families, I offer a holistic approach to treatment for a range of childhood disorders, including depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Every client responds to different treatments, so I cater my approach to address your specific needs and therapeutic goals in a safe and supportive environment.

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My Education & Experience

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at University of California, Irvine and my Master of Science in Counseling with a specialty of Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling at California State University, Fullerton. I earned my clinical hours while at Straight Talk in Cypress and Juvenile Hall in Orange County. Passed both licensing exams to earn my Licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take over 36 units every two years to maintain my continued education in this field.

While attending the University of California, Irvine, I interned for a year and half at the Irvine Child Development Center preforming facial frustration studies and caring for those children.

I then worked at Orange County Juvenile Hall as a Deputy Probation Counselor for 7 years in which I organized, directed, structured, and supervised a group of up to 30 juveniles throughout movements, work crews, athletic, recreational activities, hygiene, meals, and other daily activities. Counseled individuals, groups, and families. Maintained realistic control limits on behavior. Anticipated and prevented acts of violence and took appropriate action when necessary. Prepared written reports and casework related documents.

During that time, I also interned at Straight Talk in Cypress for a year, in which I provided counseling and therapeutic services to clients with a variety of presenting problems. Clients included children, adolescents, adults, couples, family and groups. Attended and participated in Individual and Group Supervision along with staff meetings. Maintained client’s session notes, prepared written reports, and casework related documents including case planning. Average client load was 6 to 12 plus intakes and presentations. Co-lead Parenting group.

I then worked at Orange County Juvenile Hall as a Marriage & Family Therapist I & II. I provided psychotherapeutic treatment services to clients with a variety of presenting problems including drug and alcohol disorders along with a wide variety of mental health disorders. Maintained a caseload of 10 to 30 clients. Clients included individual children, adolescents, parents, and families in an institutional setting. Collection of psychosocial background of the client and their needs. Performed Crisis/On-Call Services on weekdays and occasional weekends. Continually maintained over the minimum 100 client service hours per month. Collateral contacts with institutional line staff, supervising probation counselors, administrative staff, and teachers. Maintained client’s session notes, prepared written reports, and casework related documents including case planning per HIPAA and Medi-Cal standards. Developed and assisted with new forms for computerized data system. (IRIS). Established and maintained effective relationships with governmental and community organizations regarding programs and services. Advocated during the court process for some clients as needed. Collateral contacts with parents and other guardians, with occasional family sessions. Performed 5585 W&I Involuntary Hospitalization when needed in Psychiatric emergencies in Juvenile Hall. Collateral contacts with clinicians in the psychiatric hospitals regarding progress of minors in treatment while hospitalized. Attended and participated in IEP meetings for clients. Attended and participated in Probation Placement staffing meetings. Collaterals contacts with CEGU-Orangewood staff to consult regarding minors transferring institutions or agencies. Collateral contacts with other HCA and outside contract clinicians regarding aftercare and coordination of services. Liaison between CEGU and Probation Department. Liaison to Units in Juvenile Hall. Attended unit staff meeting and provided occasional training on therapeutic issues and referrals.