Stacey Shane-Nusbaum , LCSW

Stacey Shane-Nusbaum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida, holding license FL LCSW SW16157 and bringing 11 years of clinical experience to her work. She has provided mental health and behavioral health services across a wide range of settings, including telehealth, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, clients' homes, inpatient and outpatient addiction and co-occurring treatment programs, and private practice offices. Her caseload has included individuals from about 15 to 90 years old in individual therapy, group formats, and at times family and couples work.

She has supported people facing anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline traits, trauma and PTSD, some phobias, OCD, ADHD, grief, struggles with self-esteem and identity, relationship concerns, codependency, impulsivity, communication and social skills challenges, maladaptive coping, parenting difficulties, life transitions, chronic medical or pain issues, substance misuse and other behavioral addictions. Stacey also works with concerns related to body image, intimacy, aging and caregiver stress, blended family and commitment issues, and other interpersonal and personality-related patterns.

Stacey draws on a broad set of training and interventions, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for trauma, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives, Gestalt, somatic and narrative approaches, plus practical skills training in mindfulness and communication. She integrates elements as needed and frames treatment within person-centered, systems-informed, culturally aware, trauma-informed, strengths-based and humanistic perspectives. Her style is relaxed and empathetic, and clients report they do not feel negatively judged by her. Stacey adapts the level of explanation about models and skills to each person so therapy fits individual preferences and goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and growth

Stacey uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values, develop psychological flexibility, and build practical habits that support meaningful living even when uncomfortable thoughts and feelings arise. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, stress, avoidance, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in close relationships, early attachment dynamics, and how those patterns influence current intimacy, trust, and communication. It is often useful for relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete skills and experiments. CBT is commonly applied for depression, anxiety, OCD tendencies, and many stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stacey works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, and she may blend techniques from different models as needs evolve. Licensed professionals tailor pace and depth so clients feel engaged without being overwhelmed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or other locations, and integrate therapy into everyday life while working toward meaningful change.