Shaa Marcum, LICSW
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for lasting change
- Depression and anxiety support
- Trauma and substance use
- Skills for emotional balance
About Shaa Marcum
Shaa Marcum, LICSW, is a licensed therapist serving clients in West Virginia who supports people facing complex emotional and psychological concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. She also helps individuals who feel stuck in patterns of social anxiety, isolation, communication challenges, and mood-related difficulties, offering a steady space to make sense of what is happening and what can change.
Her work is grounded in an integrative, evidence-based style that is tailored to each person. Shaa draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Person-Centered Therapy to blend practical skill-building with deeper emotional processing. She is also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a structured approach that can support clients as they work through difficult experiences and reduce distressing reactions.
Shaa’s approach is compassionate and collaborative, with attention to each client’s lived experiences and goals. She is especially mindful of the needs of older adults and people navigating major life transitions, medical challenges, or shifts in independence. Throughout therapy, she helps clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and build resilience so they can move toward greater stability, connection, and day-to-day well-being.
Her work is grounded in an integrative, evidence-based style that is tailored to each person. Shaa draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Person-Centered Therapy to blend practical skill-building with deeper emotional processing. She is also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a structured approach that can support clients as they work through difficult experiences and reduce distressing reactions.
Shaa’s approach is compassionate and collaborative, with attention to each client’s lived experiences and goals. She is especially mindful of the needs of older adults and people navigating major life transitions, medical challenges, or shifts in independence. Throughout therapy, she helps clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and build resilience so they can move toward greater stability, connection, and day-to-day well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shaa Marcum have?
Shaa Marcum has 6 years of experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and mental health concerns.
Is Shaa Marcum a licensed therapist?
Yes. Shaa Marcum is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). License: West Virginia LICSW DP00944015.
In which languages does Shaa Marcum provide therapy?
Shaa Marcum provides therapy in English.
Where is Shaa Marcum located?
Shaa Marcum is located in West Virginia.
How can I work with Shaa Marcum as my therapist?
You can work with Shaa Marcum through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Shaa Marcum work with international clients?
No. Shaa Marcum does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shaa Marcum cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Tools, Delivered Online
Shaa Marcum, LICSW, uses an integrative style that blends practical strategies with supportive, relationship-focused work, and online therapy can make that support easier to access and maintain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. It helps clients identify unhelpful patterns and practice more workable ways of responding, which can be useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting people who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or stuck in painful relationship cycles. Client-Centered Therapy provides a warm, collaborative space where clients can explore experiences at their own pace while building insight, self-trust, and clarity about what they want to change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shaa works collaboratively with clients to choose tools and pacing that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she can adjust the focus over time as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, continue care during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable from session to session.