Dr. Stacey Shaw, LCSW, LICSW - Therapist in Washington

About Stacey

Dr. Stacey Shaw is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and life changes. She draws on practical coaching skills to support people working on motivation, confidence, career decisions, intimacy, and relationship concerns.

Her style is respectful and straightforward, aimed at helping someone take small, doable steps toward feeling better. She sees therapy as a partnership that builds on a person’s existing strengths.

Background and approach

She encourages people to name what matters to them and then sets clear goals to move toward those things. Sessions focus on concrete strategies and real-world choices rather than abstract theory. Dr.

Shaw holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Washington. She brings 11 years of clinical experience to sessions, including work related to caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and substance use concerns. Her background also includes supporting people dealing with workplace stress, financial worries, and multicultural or discrimination-related stress.

People often work with her on issues tied to guilt, forgiveness, infidelity, or challenges during young adulthood. She also supports women’s issues and first responder concerns. Her approach combines practical guidance with encouragement to build self-love and healthier coping skills.

Sessions are offered in English and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Dr. Shaw uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to connect with clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Shaw uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and measurable change. One common approach she emphasizes is skills-based coaching that breaks larger problems into small, doable steps; this helps with motivation, stress, and building confidence. Another frequently used method involves problem-focused work that targets specific patterns related to anxiety, addictions, or relationship challenges by identifying triggers and testing new behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client collaborate to choose or adapt methods based on the client’s goals, needs, and comfort level. That process includes checking in about what’s working and making adjustments over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to continue work during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to maintain continuity of care and offer timely coaching between in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Shaw address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, career and depression. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, divorce, substance use, and workplace or multicultural concerns.

How would she describe her approach in sessions?

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. She helps clients set clear, practical steps and builds on their existing strengths to make change manageable.

What is her professional background?

She brings 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns from anxiety to addiction and life transitions. Her experience includes supporting people facing first responder stress and young adult issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington. The provided license details include FL LCSW SW11562 and WA LICSW LW 60832998.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for synchronous and asynchronous connection depending on preference.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Washington, Florida
Languages: English

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