- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Communication problems
About Shaa-Ista
Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression. She works directly with people to talk through what feels overwhelming and to find clearer ways forward.
Her sessions begin with listening to what matters most right now. She encourages straightforward conversation about feelings, thoughts, and daily challenges. Conversations explore how feelings show up in behavior and relationships so practical steps can follow.
Shaa-Ista uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she pays attention to strong emotions, how those emotions shape reactions, and which personal values guide choices. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to notice patterns that repeat between people.
In practice this looks like naming emotions, testing small behavior changes, and noticing what holds someone back. She aims to help clients reduce the stress of constant worry, manage grief, and rebuild confidence. Sessions also address communication problems, control issues, and the strain caregivers often feel.
People visit for a wide range of concerns including abandonment issues, body image, divorce and separation, first responder stress, guilt and shame, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability related concerns, isolation, and jealousy. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the Michigan LMSW scope of practice.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and how they shape reactions in relationships. It can help people clarify what they feel and why certain patterns keep repeating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions that reflect personal values, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and career decisions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or attachment ideas best fit the work the client wants to do.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find virtual sessions let them join from a quieter room, while others prefer in-person meetings if that is offered. Ask about exact scheduling and format options when you set up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career problems, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT and CBT to name emotions, notice patterns, and try practical changes. The approach aims to help people respond differently to strong feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional clinical experience working with the named concerns. That experience is practiced under her Michigan LMSW credential.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan. Services are provided within the scope of that license.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients. Work is focused on people located where Michigan practice is appropriate.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking a session.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the exact rate and billing details during intake.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and matching steps.
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