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Dr. Stacey Shaw

Dr. Stacey Shaw, LCSW, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

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11 years of experience listed

LCSW, LICSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Strengths focused
  • Goal oriented
  • English sessions

About Stacey

Dr. Stacey Shaw is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, and low self-esteem. She supports those facing life changes, career strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges around motivation and confidence. Her tone is direct and encouraging, aimed at people ready to make changes and build more satisfying lives.

She works from the view that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Sessions focus on identifying those strengths and using them to tackle problems step by step. She emphasizes practical strategies that clients can try between meetings to see real change.

Dr. Shaw brings 11 years of clinical experience and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. She has worked with people dealing with caregiver stress, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol issues, first responder stress, and workplace pressures. She also addresses issues like guilt, shame, infidelity, financial strain, multicultural concerns, and prejudice.

Her approach centers on collaboration and empowerment. She helps people set clear goals, develop coping skills, and build healthier habits. The work is hands-on and focused on what the client wants to change now.

Sessions are offered in English and are based in Washington. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and then schedule according to therapist availability. Dr. Shaw uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Dr. Shaw uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach she relies on involves building practical coping skills and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This helps people develop routines and tools they can use between sessions.

Another frequent focus is on strengthening self-worth and confidence by identifying personal strengths and practicing new ways of thinking and acting. These strategies aim to improve motivation, self-esteem, and the ability to handle relationship and career challenges.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from more locations. It can also let people pick shorter check-ins when needed or choose sessions that fit around work and caregiving responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Washington, Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Shaw help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, career challenges, and depression. She also addresses caregiver stress, divorce, substance issues, first responder concerns, and related areas.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on identifying strengths, setting clear goals, and trying strategies between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of concerns from anxiety to addiction and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington. Credential details include FL LCSW and WA LICSW LW as provided.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start sessions with Dr. Shaw?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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