Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox, LMSW
Michigan · 3 years in practice
Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who uses an existential perspective to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and depression.
License and registration
- LMSW, Michigan
- 6801106740 · expires March 2028
- NPI
- 1699394544 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
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About Shaa-Ista
Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who uses an existential perspective to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and depression. She offers calm, straightforward support and encourages clients to speak openly about what matters to them. Shaa-Ista creates a space where worries and questions can be named and looked at together.
With three years of practice in Michigan, she brings hands-on experience with a wide range of concerns.
Background and approach
These include attachment issues, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the effects of divorce or separation. Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Shaa-Ista aims to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavioral changes, and reconnect with the values that matter to them. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings. She has worked with issues tied to first responder stress, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability, and isolation or loneliness.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, empathy, and an emphasis on real-world coping skills. Shaa-Ista keeps goals practical and grounded in daily life. If someone is nervous about starting therapy, she acknowledges that first step takes courage.
The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort level.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shaa-Ista lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- 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
Approaches Shaa-Ista names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approach and online options to support meaning and change
Existential Therapy focuses on questions about meaning, choice, and responsibility. It helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed by loss, or uncertain about life directions by naming what matters and exploring personal values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try new ways of relating and communicating when past patterns cause pain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shaa-Ista will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adapts strategies so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper exchange is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick verbal check-in is best. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, steady support between sessions, or when someone prefers written communication. These formats help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Shaa-Ista help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, and caregiver stress.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and client-centered, combining listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and ACT to address daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shaa-Ista has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns in Michigan.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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