Shaa Marcum, LICSW

Shaa Marcum is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the struggles that come with health and life changes. She works with individuals facing addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness and caregiving. Shaa writes and speaks plainly so people can understand next steps at a glance.

Shaa uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques for skill building with acceptance-oriented methods to help people live with hard feelings. She also draws on attachment-focused ideas to help repair connection and improve how people relate to others.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical tools first, and on digging into painful experiences when that will help. She helps clients build emotion regulation, communication skills, and strategies to manage cravings or mood swings.

Having worked in West Virginia for six years, Shaa has supported people through grief, parenting strain, job stress, and medical adjustments. She pays attention to how health concerns affect mood, identity, and daily routines. Her approach aims to restore stability and clearer decisions rather than quick fixes.

People who choose Shaa can expect straightforward discussion about goals and doable steps between sessions. She encourages small experiments, skill practice, and regular check-ins to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, chronic pain, and adjusting to health-related changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for mood, anxiety, and addiction-related urges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current closeness and trust, and it can help with relationship struggles and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, symptoms, and daily life. That means adjusting pacing, trying small skill exercises, and checking whether an approach feels helpful as therapy progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try interventions like behavioral experiments or mindfulness practice between meetings, which helps turn skills into everyday habits.