Marianne Shaffer, LCSW

Licensed in Mississippi · 4 years in practice

Marianne Shaffer brings four years of social work experience to her practice in Mississippi.

License and registration

LCSW, Mississippi: c9090 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1073227450 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Marianne

Marianne Shaffer brings four years of social work experience to her practice in Mississippi. She holds a Master of Science and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. Marianne aims to offer a warm, thoughtful connection that balances empathy with clear, practical guidance.

She focuses on common and painful concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also helps people coping with life changes and addresses trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Marianne has particular experience supporting people after sexual assault and domestic violence, and she works with postpartum depression as an additional focus. In sessions she speaks plainly and sets a steady pace. Conversations are adapted to each person so goals feel realistic and doable.

She mixes evidence-based methods with mindful practices to help people recognize patterns and try new responses. Marianne frames therapy as a team effort. She asks questions, offers concrete tools, and monitors progress together so plans change when they need to.

Parents and busy people will find the approach practical and focused on small, achievable steps. Starting therapy is often hard, and she aims to make the process less overwhelming. Her style is direct but kind, encouraging people to tackle what matters most while respecting their limits.

Focus areas and approaches

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Evidence-based approaches and online care

Marianne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical thinking with present-moment awareness. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by identifying situations, thoughts, and actions that keep problems going and practicing new responses to those triggers. This helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related habits.

She also integrates mindfulness practices that teach basic attention skills and grounding strategies. Those practices aim to reduce emotional reactivity and help people stay calmer when memories or strong feelings arise, which can be useful after trauma or during times of high stress.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit best. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, and progress is checked together.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access. Video sessions let people read facial expressions and body language, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on the go. Live chat and messaging allow short check-ins or ongoing written reflection between sessions. These options help people fit care into busy lives and keep continuity when scheduling is difficult.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Marianne commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and helps people coping with life changes. Postpartum depression is noted as an additional focus area.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Marianne combines a warm, compassionate approach with clear, practical guidance. Sessions emphasize concrete tools, mindfulness, and adapting conversation to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional social work experience in clinical settings. That background informs her work with trauma and mood concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Master of Science and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, practicing in Mississippi.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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