About Shaa-Ista
Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox practices a client-centered approach that aims to make conversations feel natural and respectful. She uses clear, direct talk to help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior. Shaa-Ista holds a Master of Social Work and is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan.
Shaa-Ista focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career challenges, and depression. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, first responder stress, guilt and shame, and isolation.
How Shaa-Ista works
Her practice includes support for people dealing with hoarding, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and intellectual disability. Sessions aim to create an open, nonjudgmental space for sharing thoughts and feelings. She combines practical tools from cognitive behavioral work with acceptance-based skills to help people respond differently to painful emotions.
Emotion-focused and attachment perspectives guide conversations about relationships and patterns that repeat over time. Shaa-Ista keeps things straightforward in session. She helps clients set clear, manageable goals and tries to build small habits that make everyday life easier.
Meetings move at a pace set by the client, with room for practical exercises and reflection. She works remotely and uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet people where they are. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Shaa-Ista aims to make beginning therapy simple and respectful.
Shaa-Ista lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Shaa-Ista works with
The areas below are the ones Shaa-Ista selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
Using evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people act toward what matters to them even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) brings attention to emotions in the moment and helps people understand how feelings shape their responses and relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shaa-Ista will discuss these methods and help decide which fits each person's goals and needs. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversation and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people send quick updates or work through thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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