Hey There!
Therapy can sometimes get a bad rap.
It’s often portrayed as intimidating, clinical, or a place you end up because something is “wrong” with you. But I believe therapy can be something much more human—a place to let out a deep breath, take off the pressure to have everything figured out, and feel safe showing up exactly as you are.
A soft place to land.
A Place to Exhale
Sometimes we spend so much time keeping up, holding things together, and trying to be everything everyone needs us to be that we forget what it feels like to simply stop. I want therapy to be a place where you can exhale. A place where you don't have to put on a certain face, have the perfect explanation, or pretend you're doing better than you are. You can bring the messy, complicated, confusing, unfinished parts of yourself—and we'll make room for them together.
That's the heart behind Soft Landing Therapy: creating a space where you can feel supported while you find your footing.
What You Can Expect
You don't have to have it all figured out
Compassionate
I believe meaningful therapy starts with feeling safe enough to be yourself. I'll meet you with warmth, compassion, and curiosity rather than judgment.
Collaborative
You're the expert on your own life. My role isn't to tell you who to be or hand you a list of things you “should” do. We'll work together to understand what's happening and figure out what feels helpful for you.
Individualized
No two people walk through the door with the same story, so I don't believe therapy should look the same for everyone. We'll consider your experiences, personality, goals, strengths, and needs when deciding what our work together looks like.
Curious
I'm interested in what's underneath the surface not just what you're experiencing, but why it might be happening and how your experiences have shaped the way you think, feel, and relate to the world.
Evidence-Based
Warmth and compassion are important, but so is using approaches that have research behind them. I draw from evidence-based therapeutic approaches while adapting them to the person sitting in front of me.
About Me
My name is Stacey Einsteder
I’m a Licensed Master Level Psychologist-Temporary who believes therapy is about more than treating symptoms—it’s about understanding the experiences that have shaped you, feeling more connected to yourself and your life, and having someone in your corner along the way.
My own experiences of feeling misunderstood, combined with my training in Clinical Psychology, have shaped the therapist I strive to be: someone who listens without judgment and creates space for honesty, vulnerability, and authenticity.
I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and adults through both therapy and psychological assessment, and I’m passionate about helping people understand the why behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical tools for meaningful change.
I believe some of the most meaningful work happens when we can approach ourselves with curiosity rather than criticism—and that therapy can hold space for both serious self-reflection and a little humor along the way.
You don’t need to have the perfect words or a clear plan to get started.
We can figure it out together.
Professional Background
Clinical Interests
Philosophy
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Fort Hays State University and have two years of experience administering psychological assessments. My assessment experience includes working with cognitive and intellectual measures, personality assessments, achievement and academic measures, attention and executive functioning measures, and behavioral and emotional assessments.
I also have 1.5 years of experience providing therapy through my practicum and internship training. Prior to this, I spent 1.5 years working as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children on the autism spectrum.
I’m especially interested in helping people better understand themselves and the experiences that shape the way they think, feel, and navigate the world. My clinical interests include ADHD and executive functioning, anxiety, trauma and trauma-related concerns, emotional and behavioral difficulties, neurodevelopmental differences, and the ways these experiences can affect relationships, school, work, and everyday life.
I’m also particularly drawn to psychological assessment because of the insight it can provide. I enjoy putting the pieces together—looking beyond individual symptoms or test scores to understand the bigger picture and help people make sense of patterns they may have been struggling to understand for years.
At the heart of my work is a genuine curiosity about people. I believe our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make more sense when we take the time to understand the experiences, relationships, environments, and beliefs that have shaped us.
I don’t believe therapy or assessment should be about reducing someone to a diagnosis, a symptom, or a score. You are a whole person, and your experiences deserve to be understood in that context. My goal is to create a space where you can feel genuinely heard, explore what may be underneath the surface, and develop a better understanding of yourself along the way.
I also believe that meaningful change doesn't have to begin with having everything figured out. Sometimes it starts with simply becoming curious about yourself and having someone alongside you while you do.
My Approach
My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I don’t believe there is one “right” way to heal or one treatment that works for everyone. I want to understand you—your experiences, relationships, strengths, challenges, and the patterns that have shaped how you think, feel, and navigate the world.
Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you and fits your life—not someone else’s idea of how you should live it.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, relationships, difficult experiences, self-confidence, or simply trying to better understand yourself, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
At Soft Landing, I’ll be your partner in the process—meeting you where you are, challenging you when it’s helpful, and celebrating your progress along the way.
You don’t have to know exactly what you need before starting therapy. You just have to be willing to take an honest look at where you are and where you’d like to go.
What I Hope you Feel Here
Seen
Like your experiences matter and someone is really listening.
At Ease
You don't have to perform, impress, or have the right words. You can simply take a breath and be here
Understood
You can talk about the messy, complicated, or difficult parts without having to explain everything perfectly.
Validated
Your experiences and emotions deserve to be taken seriously, even when they feel complicated or hard to explain
Empowered
You can leave therapy feeling more confident in your ability to understand yourself and navigate what comes next.
A Few Things You Won't Find Here
Judgment
You won't be judged for what brings you to therapy or where you've been
Cookie-Cutter Therapy
Your therapy should fit you, not the other way around
No Pretending
You don't have to show up having everything together. You can just show up as yourself
No Pressure
You don't have to move faster than you're ready to