Marianne Shaffer , LCSW

Marianne Shaffer brings a warm, intellectually engaged presence to therapy, blending compassion with thoughtful challenge to promote personal growth and deeper relationships. She practices with respect, sensitivity, and a commitment to tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s needs. Marianne is licensed in Mississippi as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she has four years of professional experience supporting clients through life changes.

Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and coping with life transitions. She has additional experience addressing postpartum depression and specializes in working with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Marianne relies on a multi-theoretical approach that prominently features Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based practices, selecting techniques to match each person’s unique situation and goals.

Marianne emphasizes a therapeutic connection that is both nurturing and intellectually honest, aiming to create a space where clients feel supported while also being gently challenged toward growth. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and values the work of partnering with people as they take those first steps toward healing.

CBT and Mindfulness in Online Therapeutic Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often called CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is a practical, skills-based approach that therapists use to support people managing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties by building coping strategies and new ways of thinking.

Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and simple practices to help regulate emotions and respond more calmly to stress. These practices can complement other treatments and are often used to support recovery from trauma, reduce rumination, and improve emotional resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Marianne works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so that techniques are relevant and usable in everyday life, adjusting direction as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to attend regularly and fit therapy into a busy schedule. For many people, remote options increase accessibility and help maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who match their concerns and goals.