Stacey Shane-Nusbaum , LCSW

Stacey Shane-Nusbaum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida - license FL LCSW SW16157 - and brings 11 years of experience in mental and behavioral health care. She has worked in a wide range of settings, including online telehealth platforms, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, clients’ homes, inpatient and outpatient addiction and co-occurring treatment programs, and private practice offices. Her clinical work has included individual therapy, group sessions, and work with families and couples, serving people from about 15 years old through age 90.

She has supported clients with anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline features, trauma and PTSD, some phobias, OCD, ADHD, grief, self-esteem and identity concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, communication difficulties, impulsivity, maladaptive coping, psychoanalytic defense patterns, parenting challenges, life transitions, motivation and goal setting, chronic medical and pain conditions, substance misuse, and behavioral addictions.

Stacey has specialized training in a variety of therapeutic models, 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 approaches, Gestalt, somatic and narrative techniques, mindfulness skills training, communication skills work, and even laughter therapy. She often integrates elements from multiple models to tailor treatment to the client’s needs and therapy benchmarks.

Her practice is grounded in person-centered and systems-oriented frameworks, with attention to cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, strengths-based work, humanistic exploration, and psychodynamic understanding of past influences on present behavior. Stacey emphasizes a personalized approach that adapts to each person’s preferences - some clients prefer detailed rationales and skills education while others value a more experiential or straightforward path to goals. Her manner is generally laid back, empathetic, and caring, and clients report feeling they are not negatively judged.

Applying Evidence-Based Therapies in Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, avoidance patterns, and issues related to motivation and life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, and it supports rebuilding secure ways of relating to others. This approach is useful for relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, abandonment fears, and family or couple dynamics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and goal-directed behavior change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Stacey Shane-Nusbaum works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust strategies together so treatment aligns with what the person finds most helpful.

Online sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without geographic barriers and allow therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life.