Stacey Shane-Nusbaum , LCSW

Stacey Shane-Nusbaum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida (license number SW16157) with more than 11 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She has worked across a broad range of settings, including telehealth, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, clients’ homes, inpatient and outpatient addiction programs, and private practice. Stacey has provided individual therapy, group sessions, and work with families and couples for people ranging in age from about 15 to 90.

Her clinical experience includes supporting people with anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, some phobias, OCD, ADHD, grief, self-esteem and identity concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, communication challenges, impulsivity, maladaptive coping, parenting and life transitions, substance misuse and other behavioral addictions, chronic pain and medical issues. She has specialized training in 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 approaches, Gestalt and somatic techniques, narrative therapy, mindfulness skills training, communication skills work, and laughter therapy.

Stacey commonly integrates elements from multiple models or transitions between approaches over time to match a client’s needs and therapy benchmarks. Her practice is informed by person-centered principles, systems theory, cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, strengths-based work, humanistic perspectives, and psychodynamic exploration of past influences on present concerns. Therapy is individualized - some people prefer detailed explanations of the rationale behind interventions while others favor a more practical skill-based focus - and she adapts accordingly. Her style is laid back and empathic, and she aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can feel safe to explore change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take focused action toward those values while learning to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, motivation issues, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence present-day ways of connecting and responding to others, and it can support work on abandonment, intimacy, and family relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the client’s own expertise about their life, creating space for increased self-awareness, self-esteem, and personal growth.

Choosing an approach is part of the collaborative process, and Stacey works with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors the mix of tools, the pace of change, and the level of explanation to suit individual needs rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - video calls and phone sessions allow live, face-to-face conversation without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging offer more immediate and convenient ways to check in between appointments. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into a busy schedule while working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.