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Dr. Marcy Shoemaker

Experienced CBT clinician focused on practical change

PA Psychologist PS016629 Pennsylvania

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Marcy

Dr. Marcy Shoemaker brings a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy, shaping interventions to fit each person's goals and circumstances.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical experience, she emphasizes practical strategies that help clients reframe unhelpful thinking and build skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and LGBT- related issues. Dr.

Shoemaker identifies client priorities during the first session and collaborates on a plan that targets measurable steps toward improvement. Her style is supportive and compassionate, focused on motivation and usable tools rather than abstract theory.

Clients can expect sessions that aim to leave them with new perspectives and concrete techniques to apply between meetings. Licensed as a PA Psychologist PS016629, she offers services to people in Pennsylvania and accepts international clients, providing a range of remote session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

CBT-Informed Care Delivered Online

Dr. Shoemaker centers her remote work on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced, actionable thinking. CBT is often used for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with coping after life changes because it focuses on skills and behavioral experiments that can be practiced between sessions.

Her online approach is collaborative; she works with each person to determine whether CBT techniques are the right fit and adapts plans to match goals, symptoms, and personal preferences. That collaborative process includes reviewing priorities in an initial session and adjusting the approach as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and motivating.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These remote options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, allow follow-up and skill coaching between meetings, and can help people access licensed professionals from Pennsylvania or abroad while keeping the focus on practical, goal-oriented change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Shoemaker address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, and coaching needs.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary framework and tailors interventions to each client, emphasizing practical skills and motivational support.
How much professional experience does she have?
Dr. Shoemaker has 15 years of experience working with a diversified group of clients across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is licensed as PA Psychologist PS016629 and provides services to people based in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are not located in Pennsylvania.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English