Stacy Pleta, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping children understand their feelings and build lifelong emotional regulation skills. Through her work with children, families, and schools, Stacy has seen firsthand how important it is for kids to learn how to recognize and manage their emotions in a healthy, positive way. Inspired by her love for animals and her dedication to social-emotional learning, Stacy created Bella the Therapy Dog, a friendly golden retriever who helps children explore their feelings. For your convenience, Stacy has partnered with Amazon to print and ship every copy of the Bella the Therapy Dog series, ensuring these important emotional concepts reach your home quickly and efficiently. Stacy continues to develop resources in Virginia that support children’s emotional growth, confidence, and well-being, all available for purchase through her official Amazon author listings.