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Lacey Brinlee, LMFT

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lacey

Lacey Brinlee is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Oklahoma who supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and a broad range of relationship and life-change challenges.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, infidelity, obsessive-compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse. Lacey brings an emphasis on practical coping skills alongside deeper exploration of patterns that keep people stuck.

She draws on eight years of clinical experience and blends trauma-focused methods with cognitive and narrative tools to create individualized care. Lacey integrates Internal Family Systems ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help clients identify internal parts, shift unhelpful thinking, and reframe personal stories.

Her background includes work in outpatient settings and independent practice, which she uses to shape a collaborative and goal-oriented process. Outside of clinical work Lacey enjoys time with her child and four dogs, outdoor play, arts and crafts, dancing, fitness, and home projects.

Her everyday life and interests inform a warm, relatable style that aims to meet people where they are and support steady progress toward their goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Internal Family Systems helps clients notice and dialogue with different parts of themselves, offering a gentle way to reduce internal conflict and self-criticism. In online sessions this can look like guided exploration of feelings and internal roles to improve self-leadership and emotional balance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing actionable tools for anxiety, depression, and stress. Delivered via video or phone, CBT includes skill-building, homework, and real-time cognitive reframing that fits well with remote formats.

Narrative Therapy supports people in reshaping the stories they tell about themselves, separating problems from identity and opening space for preferred narratives. This reflective work adapts smoothly to chat or video sessions where clients can explore meaning and craft new perspectives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and will be decided together. The therapist collaborates with each client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes scheduling more flexible and helps integrate therapy into busy lives. These formats increase accessibility for people with varied routines and allow for ongoing support between sessions when helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Lacey works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress. She also focuses on more specific areas such as caregiver stress, codependency, infidelity, OCD and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach blends trauma-focused therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy, using practical skills and reflective work to change patterns and meanings. Lacey aims for a collaborative, goal-oriented process that balances coping strategies with deeper exploration.
What is the clinician's professional experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings and independent practice, developing treatment skills across trauma, anxiety, group work, and family systems.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
Lacey is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential OK LMFT 10320 and practices from Oklahoma.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who live in other countries.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English