Gertrude Shaw, LISW-CP,
About Gertrude Shaw (She/Her)
Gertrude Shaw, LISW-CP, is a therapist at LifeStance Health who helps children, adolescents, adults, and seniors navigate life’s challenges and improve their emotional well-being. She provides individual therapy using a personalized, compassionate approach.
Gertrude specializes in treating ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety, and depression. She incorporates evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. Gertrude is also certified in Autplay Therapy for neurodivergent children and teens. She supports individuals experiencing sleep concerns, stress, life transitions, and challenges related to military service and veteran life.
As a Registered Play Therapist, Gertrude is especially experienced in helping children and adolescents build emotional regulation, coping skills, and resilience in a supportive environment. She also works with teens and adults to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and achieve meaningful personal growth.
Outside of work, Gertrude enjoys gardening, beekeeping, baking, and pottery.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
Therapy Types
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Parenting Support
- Play Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
Insurances Accepted
- Absolute Total Care
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Companion Benefit (BCBS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Promise Health Plan (Prisma)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
- University of South Carolina
- Coker University
Locations
Frequently Asked
Questions About
Gertrude Shaw
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Gertrude Shaw. You can also call 843-501-1099 to have someone assist you.
Gertrude Shaw generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 843-501-1099 to find out Gertrude Shaw's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Gertrude Shaw:
- Absolute Total Care
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Companion Benefit (BCBS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Promise Health Plan (Prisma)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 843-501-1099 to see how we can help.
Gertrude Shaw is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Gertrude Shaw works at:
Yes, Gertrude Shaw does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Gertrude Shaw is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: