Shaa Marcum

Shaa Marcum is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in West Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and career concerns. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Shaa aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for worried readers scanning on a phone.

She uses a mix of established methods to match each person's needs. That mix includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions often combine skill-building and time to sort through feelings so clients can try things between meetings.

Shaa emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to set clear goals, teach coping skills, and address patterns that get in the way of progress. Therapy may include practicing emotion regulation, improving communication, and building routines that support recovery and stability.

Her background includes six years of clinical experience in West Virginia working with a broad range of concerns such as trauma, substance use, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Shaa also supports people dealing with life transitions, aging-related changes, adoption and foster care histories, and chronic health challenges.

People who choose Shaa can expect a warm, steady approach that balances problem-solving with emotional support. She helps people develop practical tools they can use between sessions and keeps the work focused on real-life change.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings appear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shaa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what shows up in sessions. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because sessions can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule short check-ins or follow-up skill practice. Therapists can teach coping skills, guide behavioral experiments, and do focused emotional processing in remote meetings, which helps bring therapeutic work into everyday routines.