Stacey Shane-Nusbaum

Stacey Shane-Nusbaum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and other life challenges. She brings 11 years of hands-on experience in mental and behavioral health across varied settings. Stacey offers a practical, down-to-earth approach so people can talk through what feels hardest and make steady progress.

She has worked in many places including online telehealth platforms, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, in-home visits, addiction treatment programs, and private practice offices. Her background includes individual therapy, group work, and occasional work with families and couples. Stacey has supported clients across a wide age range and with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Her work draws on several methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques. She often blends skills from multiple models to suit each person's needs rather than using a single fixed method.

Stacey focuses on meeting people where they are and treating each person as the expert on their life. Sessions emphasize practical strategies, communication skills, emotion regulation, and building on existing strengths. The goal is steady, usable change rather than complicated theory.

Her style is relaxed and empathetic, with room for humor when appropriate. People are encouraged to ask questions about how therapy will proceed and what methods will be used so they can feel engaged and involved in the process.

How therapy methods translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and difficulties like anger that get in the way of living the way someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches straightforward skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood, sleep, and coping with life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current trust and closeness; it can be useful for relationship struggles and intimacy-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to a client's goals, preferences, and what shows up in session. That collaborative process helps clients feel involved in selecting practical strategies that fit their life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also helps people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments without promising a specific format. The focus remains on building useful skills and steady progress, whether sessions are arranged in person or online.