Stacey Stocking

Decades of Experience in Therapeutic Care

Stacey Stocking is a seasoned mental health professional whose career spans back to 1989. Since joining Chateau Health & Wellness in 2017, he has served as a Primary Therapist, bringing depth, creativity, and adaptability to the clinical team. 

His longevity in the field reflects not only experience, but a sustained commitment to evolving therapeutic practices and client centered care.

Stacey holds multiple professional licenses, including Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor, and Licensed Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. 

This combination allows him to approach treatment from clinical, experiential, and wellness based perspectives, giving clients access to a wide range of therapeutic tools.

A Creative and Engaging Therapeutic Style

Affectionately known by clients as “The Wizard,” Stacey is recognized for his ability to connect with individuals in meaningful and engaging ways. 

He specializes in facilitating process groups, psychoeducational groups, and experiential workshops that encourage insight, self awareness, and emotional growth.

His work often incorporates movement, play, creativity, and reflection, helping clients access healing in ways that feel approachable and impactful. 

Through this approach, Stacey creates group environments that are both supportive and energizing, allowing clients to engage deeply in their recovery process.

Education and Professional Development

Stacey earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Utah in 1990 and later continued his academic journey at the University of Phoenix in 2015. 

His commitment to learning has remained constant throughout his career, supporting his ability to adapt to changing clinical needs and treatment models.

Trauma Informed Workshops and Experiential Groups

In addition to traditional therapy groups, Stacey facilitates powerful trauma focused workshops that have become a meaningful part of Chateau’s programming. 

One of these is based on the book The Knight in Rusty Armor, a workshop designed to help clients reconnect with their inner child and identify the negative beliefs they developed over time as protective “armor.” Through guided exploration, clients learn how this armor, once helpful, may have become limiting, and how to begin releasing it.

Stacey also leads ropes course workshop groups that emphasize play, recreation, and connection. These experiences highlight the relationship between physical wellness and mental wellness, drawing from the six dimensions of wellness model. Clients are encouraged to rediscover joy, trust, and resilience through shared activity and movement.

Life Beyond the Therapy Room

Outside of his professional role, Stacey values time with his family and prioritizes staying active outdoors. 

He enjoys hiking, biking, and rock climbing in Utah’s mountains, as well as playing pickleball. 

These activities reflect the same principles he brings into his work, balance, movement, connection, and enjoyment.

A Lasting Impact on Clients and Community

Stacey’s multifaceted skill set, creativity, and unwavering dedication leave a lasting impression on those he serves. His ability to blend clinical insight with experiential and recreational therapy creates opportunities for healing that feel both meaningful and accessible.

Through decades of service and a genuine passion for helping others grow, Stacey continues to be an invaluable part of Chateau Health & Wellness and a trusted guide for clients seeking clarity, healing, and personal transformation.