Stacy Trostler is a licensed social worker and psychotherapist based in Beachwood, Ohio who has over 30 years of experience providing counseling. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings treating issues such as chronic illness, grief, loss, addiction, and mental health concerns. Currently, she maintains a private practice focusing on women's health issues and also provides stress reduction techniques such as EMDR and Reiki.

1. STACYL.TROSTLER, L.I.S.W. – S
25805 Fairmount Blvd # 409
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
216-464-3668
stacytrostler@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Social Worker and Psychotherapist, providing counseling and case management for persons with
health concerns including chronic illnesses, in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
Skilled in both individual and group therapy. Extensive experience providing counseling in areas
of health, wellness, grief and loss. Experienced in assessment and treatment including dual
diagnosis and chemical dependency. Clinical experience includes treating depression, anxiety,
stress reduction, personality disorders, and other criteria utilizing the DSM IV.
LICENSURE
Licensed Independent Social Worker –Supervisor (L.I.S.W.-S)
EDUCATION
MSW, 1984
Ohio State University School of Social Work, Columbus, Ohio
BSW, 1980
University of Cincinnati School of Social Work, Cincinnati, Ohio
WORK HISTORY
Ellen Casper and Associates, Beachwood, Ohio
Psychotherapist, February 2012-Current
Specialize in treating women’s health. Work with both genders regarding anxiety,
depression, dual diagnosis, addictions, solutions focused stress reduction and meditation,
grief and loss. EMDR Level 2 (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Reiki
Level 2 trained.
Crossroads Hospice, Cleveland, Ohio
Social Worker, August 2008- April 2011
Hospice social worker providing collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork with
patients, families, and LTC facilities. Provided grief counseling for patients and families.
In addition, provided psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, end of life education,
and linkages to community resources. Service area included Cuyahoga, Summit, and
Lorain Counties.
Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio
Social Worker, September 2006- August 2008
Home based hospice social worker utilized interdisciplinary team approach with end of
life patient care. Provided grief counseling for patients and families. In addition, provided
psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, end of life education, and linkages to
community resources. Served on the ethics committee.
Renal Care Group, Cleveland, Ohio
Social Worker, June 2005-September 2006
National Dialysis Center for both Hemo and Home Dialysis treatment. Conducted
comprehensive initial psychosocial assessment upon admission. Assessed patients’ adjustment
throughout dialysis treatment.. Provided emotional support, education, and community referrals
for patients and their families. Interdisciplinary team approach to ensure both quality and
continuity of care.

2. Concordia Care, Cleveland Heights,Ohio
Social Worker, April 2004-2005
Worked with a National PACE Program,providing multidisciplinary care planning. Participants
served had chronic illnesses and various degrees of memory impairment. The PACE Program is
committed to maintaining independent living within the community setting.
Center for Comprehensive Counseling, Cleveland, Ohio
Psychotherapist, September 2002-Present
Humanistic Counseling Center, Beachwood, Ohio
Psychotherapist, June 1996-September 2002
University Hospitals Health Systems, Cleveland, Ohio
Medical Social Worker, October 2001-March 2002
Facilitated medical rounds, that specialized in infectious disease as well as general medicine.
Coordinated medical rounds, and collaborated with all disciplines in executing comprehensive
and rapid discharge planning.
Riverfront Psychiatric Services,Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Psychotherapist, March 1995-June 1997
Masci and Associates, Beachwood, Ohio
Psychotherapist, June 1991-June 1996
Provided both individual and group therapies. Co-created and co-facilitated Masciand Associates
first weeklong Food Abuse Treatment program in 1991. For three years,I co-facilitated weekend
intensives focusing on grief and loss.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
Medical Social Worker, May 1988-June 1993
Expertise in Gynecology/Oncology and Cardiology Social Work. Provided short and long-term
crisis and grief counseling for patients and their families, working in a multidisciplinary treatment
team.
The Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Medical Social Worker, April 1985-August 1988
Area of expertise in obstetrics and gynecology. Provided crisis counseling for patients
experiencing prenatal death. Certified as a rape counselor and conducted a teen pregnancy
program.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Social Workers June 1991-current
Vice President of Northern Ohio Oncology Social Workers June 1989-July 1990
Beachwood Chamber of Commerce February 2012-current
EMDRIA (EMDR National Association)
American Association of Integrative Medicine
Wellness and Business Strategy
The Ohio State College of Social Work Alumni Society
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Canyon Ranch- Tucson, Arizona 1998
Topics: Creating Self Care Wheel of Balance
Cognitive techniques for stress management
Relationships – from a Jungian perspective

3. PRESENTATIONS
November 1989-August 1992
TOPICS:Anger/Guilt/Shame
Helplessness in the Helper
Empowering Patient/Physician Relationships
PUBLICATIONS
“The Function of Hope and Spirituality in Oncology Social Work”
Received an award for the best poster board research at the National Oncology Social Work
Conference (May 1992).
PUBLIC SERVICES
Sunday Today (National Television Interview) with Garrick Utley and
Mary Alice Williams (June 1991)
Radio Station WGAR – phone interview (April 1987)
Radio Station WZAK – guest speaker for half hour call in show regarding teen pregnancy
(September 1987)
Lakeside Today (WKYC Television) Topic- New Year’s Resolutions (December 30, 2014)
Television Station WOIO 19- Topic- current mass murders (December 3, 2015)
COMMITTEES
Served on severaldifferent committees including Chairperson of Staff Development at The Mt.
Sinai Medical Center and Steering Committee of the Cleveland Regional Perinatal Network of
Northeastern Ohio.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Modalities: Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Neurolingustic programming, and Systems Theory.
Level II trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
65 hours of training from the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Service Board.
Level 2 Reiki trained