Stacey Shaw
ADHD, Anxiety & Depression Specialist | Medication Management | Neurodiversity-Affirming Care Many of my patients come to me after years of feeling like they are trying harder than everyone else just to stay organized, focused, and on top of daily responsibilities. Some have been treated for anxiety or depression for years before realizing that ADHD may be part of the picture. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and autism spectrum conditions, with particular experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and adults with late-diagnosed ADHD. I provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations and medication management for individuals who suspect they may have ADHD or who are seeking a clearer understanding of their symptoms. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. Together we work to better understand how your brain works and develop practical strategies that improve focus, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. Treatment may include thoughtful medication management along with supportive therapy and evidence-based lifestyle strategies.
First session
Our work typically begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your symptoms, history, and goals. From there we develop a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management and practical strategies to improve daily functioning. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where you feel heard and understood. If you are looking for compassionate, personalized mental health care, I would be honored to work with you on your path toward improved well-being.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to see the whole person—not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. I take time to understand how your brain, life experiences, relationships, physical health, hormones, sleep, nutrition, and environment all work together to influence your mental health. This allows me to create treatment plans that are practical, individualized, and designed to help you function better in everyday life. With more than 25 years of experience in mental health, I combine evidence-based psychiatric care with a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed approach. I have extensive experience treating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorders, insomnia, and women's mental health concerns. Rather than relying solely on medication, I focus on helping clients build sustainable skills, improve executive functioning, strengthen emotional regulation, and understand how their unique brain works. Clients often tell me they feel genuinely heard during our sessions. I believe collaboration is essential—you are the expert on your own experiences, and my role is to provide knowledge, guidance, and support without judgment. Whether we are optimizing medications, developing coping strategies, or working through life transitions, my goal is to help you leave each session with greater clarity, hope, and confidence. I am especially passionate about helping individuals who have spent years feeling misunderstood, overlooked, or mislabeled. My goal is for every client to feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are motivated to better understand themselves and create meaningful, lasting change. My ideal clients may be struggling with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorders, insomnia, emotional regulation, or major life transitions. Many have spent years feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or frustrated because traditional approaches haven't fully addressed their needs. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are curious, open to learning, and willing to be active participants in their care. Whether your goal is improving focus, reducing anxiety, stabilizing mood, strengthening relationships, recovering from burnout, or simply feeling more like yourself again, we'll work together to develop a treatment plan that fits your unique strengths, challenges, and lifestyle. I also have a special interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, as well as women navigating hormonal changes that affect mood, attention, and emotional well-being. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, combining thoughtful medication management with education and strategies that help clients thrive both inside and outside of the therapy room. Above all, I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
Treatment methods
Attachment-based
Attachment-based therapy is an important part of my approach because our earliest relationships often shape how we experience trust, safety, emotional regulation, and connection throughout life. When attachment needs have not been consistently met, individuals may struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional reactivity, low self-worth, or patterns of people-pleasing or avoidance. In my practice, I help clients identify how early relationship experiences may be influencing their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we explore these patterns in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment while developing healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I emphasize building emotional awareness, strengthening secure relationships, improving communication, and developing skills for managing distress. I often integrate attachment-based principles with trauma-informed care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral strategies, and medication management when appropriate. My goal is to help clients build greater emotional security, resilience, and confidence so they can develop healthier relationships and experience lasting emotional well-being.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In my practice, I use ACT to help clients recognize unhelpful thought patterns, reduce avoidance behaviors, and build skills for managing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, and chronic stress. Together, we identify what matters most to you, clarify your values, and create practical strategies that move you toward the life you want to live, even when symptoms are present. I often integrate ACT with medication management, psychoeducation, and other evidence-based interventions, tailoring treatment to each individual's needs. My goal is to help clients become less controlled by difficult thoughts and emotions and more engaged in meaningful relationships, work, school, and everyday life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the evidence-based approaches I incorporate into treatment to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge beliefs that may be contributing to emotional distress, and develop healthier, more balanced ways of responding to life's challenges. In my practice, I use CBT to help clients manage anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, insomnia, and stress. Sessions focus on building practical skills that clients can apply in everyday life, such as recognizing cognitive distortions, improving problem-solving, developing healthier coping strategies, and changing behaviors that keep them feeling stuck. I tailor CBT techniques to each person's unique needs, strengths, and goals, often integrating them with medication management, psychoeducation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and neurodiversity-affirming strategies. My goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to equip clients with lifelong tools that promote resilience, emotional well-being, and greater confidence in managing future challenges.
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology is an evidence-based approach that focuses not only on reducing symptoms but also on helping clients build fulfilling, meaningful lives. In my practice, I help clients identify their unique strengths, values, and sources of resilience while developing habits that promote emotional well-being, confidence, and life satisfaction. Rather than focusing solely on what is wrong, I work collaboratively with clients to recognize what is already working and build upon those strengths. This may include fostering self-compassion, practicing gratitude, increasing mindfulness, strengthening relationships, developing healthy routines, and setting goals that align with each client's values and purpose. I often integrate Positive Psychology with medication management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based approaches to create a balanced treatment plan. My goal is to help clients not only recover from mental health challenges but also develop the skills, resilience, and confidence needed to thrive in all areas of life.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is the foundation of my approach to treatment. I recognize that past experiences—including childhood adversity, relationship trauma, medical trauma, grief, chronic stress, or other difficult life events—can significantly impact emotional well-being, physical health, relationships, and the way we respond to the world. My priority is to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the treatment process. In my practice, I approach each client with curiosity rather than judgment, recognizing that many behaviors and coping strategies developed as ways to survive difficult experiences. Together, we work to understand these patterns, build emotional regulation skills, strengthen resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping without forcing clients to revisit traumatic experiences before they are ready. I integrate trauma-informed principles with medication management, psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based interventions, and neurodiversity-affirming care. My goal is to help clients feel safe, regain a sense of control, build confidence in their ability to cope with life's challenges, and move toward lasting healing at a pace that feels comfortable for them.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions607 Briarwood Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, STE 6
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- ArizonaLicense AP10725
- MassachusettsLicense RN2364132
- New YorkLicense 402339
- South CarolinaLicense 20127