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December 26, 2025 31 mins
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✦ STACY PELLETTIERI, LCSW-R ✦ Mental Health Expert | Founder | Trauma & Child Mental Health Specialist | Podcast Host | Educator Stacy Pellettieri is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) and the founder of five leading ventures in the mental health space: District Support Services, Long Island Counseling, Right Path Counseling, The ADHD Training Center, and the podcast Why Do People Do That. With more than 30 years of experience, Stacy is a widely respected expert in trauma, child and adolescent mental health, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, grief and loss — with specialized expertise in early childhood trauma and sibling loss.

Her approach is grounded in clinical depth and personal insight. As a mother of two and stepmother of two, including a child with ADHD, Stacy brings lived understanding to the emotional realities families face. She is known for her ability to connect across generations and contexts — helping children, teens, adults, and parents navigate complex emotional experiences with compassion and clarity.

Through her integrated work as a therapist, educator, and consultant, Stacy leads clinical teams and collaborates with school districts, families, and professionals to improve access to trauma-informed care:
  • District Support Services provides in-school crisis support and long-term mental health services for students and staff. Www.districtsupportservices.com
  • Long Island Counseling and Right Path Counseling offer comprehensive therapy across the lifespan. Www.longislandcounselingservices.com
  • The ADHD Training Center supports neurodiverse individuals, families, and clinicians through specialized education and coaching. Www.adhdtrainingcenter.com
  • On her podcast, Why Do People Do That, Stacy explores human behavior, emotions, and relationships through real-world conversations that normalize the mental health experience. Www.whydopeopledothat.com
Her practice draws from evidence-based modalities — including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, EFT, and psychodynamic therapy — and centers the individual’s lived story, emotional needs, and healing process. She also trains and supervises mental health professionals, and advises schools and organizations on building responsive, inclusive mental health systems.
Now expanding her platform as a speaker, coach, and future author, Stacy is on a mission to reshape the mental health conversation around trauma, early childhood experiences, grief, and resilience — while leading the way in neurodiversity-affirming care and building spaces where every person feels seen, understood, and empowered.

Website: https://whydopeopledothat.com/

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