Dr. Stacey Shaw , LCSW, LICSW

Dr. Stacey Shaw is a licensed clinical social worker who practices with credentials in both Washington and Florida. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem challenges, and the upheaval that comes with life changes, as well as relationship, family, career, and intimacy-related concerns. Her approach emphasizes clients strengths and personal expertise in their own stories, helping individuals build motivation, confidence, and practical coping skills to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Dr. Shaw views the decision to seek support as a courageous first step and aims to empower each person throughout that process. She brings focused attention to caregiver stress, divorce and separation, substance use, first responder issues, guilt and shame, and multicultural and workplace concerns, among other areas. Her training as an LCSW and LICSW reflects clinical preparation to assess needs, set collaborative goals, and apply evidence-based methods to support change. Dr. Shaw offers a supportive, goal-oriented partnership that helps people navigate difficult moments and develop sustainable strategies for healing and growth.

Evidence-Based Care and Flexible Online Support

Dr. Stacey Shaw uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and teaching practical skills to manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. These structured, skills-oriented methods help clients break unhelpful cycles and build healthier routines that support daily functioning and emotional balance.

She also applies recovery-focused strategies for people coping with substance use and addictive behaviors, emphasizing practical relapse-management tools and steps to strengthen motivation and resilience. In addition, Dr. Shaw offers strengths-based coaching for life transitions and relationship challenges, helping clients clarify goals, improve communication, and rebuild confidence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Shaw works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time to ensure the therapeutic work fits the client’s priorities and pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or irregular schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit sessions into daily life while working toward lasting change.