Stacey Shane-Nusbaum, LCSW

Stacey Shane-Nusbaum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction issues, grief, and aging and geriatric concerns. She works with adults experiencing life changes, parenting strain, mood shifts, and problems with sleep or eating. Stacey brings 11 years of experience in a variety of settings to her practice.

She draws on practical talk therapy and skills training rather than one fixed method. Sessions focus on real-life problems and steps a person can try between meetings. Stacey aims to tailor her approach to each person rather than forcing a single style.

Her background includes work in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, in-home care, inpatient and outpatient addiction programs, group work, and private practice. That variety informs how she supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, or transitions later in life.

Stacey uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help with unhelpful thinking and values-driven action. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen relationships and sense of self. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are available for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Her sessions are described as laid back and conversational, with space for humor when appropriate. Stacey balances respect for each person's culture and history with practical strategies for moving toward the goals they name.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting ruled by them and focus on actions tied to personal values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce distress and improve sleep, mood, and functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations, and it can help with intimacy, communication, and caregiver stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying different techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most over time.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to meet from a range of locations and work sessions around caregiving, medical appointments, or job schedules. Talk with the therapist about practical needs so sessions support daily routines and treatment goals.