- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Shaa
Shaa Marcum is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in West Virginia with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, and parenting challenges. She also supports clients dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and life changes.
Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with other practical methods. Sessions mix skill-building and emotional exploration. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about feelings and behavior, and concrete steps to manage daily stressors.
Shaa draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses acceptance-based ideas to help people live with difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them. Attachment-informed work is used when relationship patterns and early bonds affect current life.
She has experience helping people with addiction and co-occurring issues, including substance use and mood disorders. Shaa also addresses challenges related to aging, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, and body image. Her practice includes support around communication problems, codependency, and commitment concerns.
Sessions emphasize building emotional regulation and interpersonal skills. The therapist helps clients practice small, achievable changes between meetings. People who want direct, emotion-focused work combined with practical coping tools may find this approach fits their needs.
How Shaa blends EFT, ACT and attachment work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on naming and understanding emotions that fuel relationship and personal patterns. It helps people notice what they feel and how those feelings shape interactions and choices.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and living with difficult emotions.
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds and connection styles affect current relationships and behavior. This approach can clarify recurring patterns in close relationships and help people try different ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean trying emotion-focused exercises one week and a skill-based practice the next.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and format options when you schedule so arrangements match your day-to-day life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shaa works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to combine emotional work with practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She holds an LICSW credential and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in West Virginia.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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