Shale Marks, LCSW, CADC

I offer compassionate support and strategies to help you navigate through the challenges of depression. Together, we'll explore the underlying survival strategies you've relied upon, and develop personalized coping mechanisms to manage symptoms effectively. Through a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe space for you to express your feelings and work towards a brighter, more expansive life.

Navigating trauma can feel overwhelming. I'm here to provide a steady hand and to listen with the ear of my heart. Together, we'll create a safe environment where you can explore your experiences and begin the healing process. I'll walk with you to help you understand how past events impact your present frames of reference to yourself.

We'll explore the root causes of your anxiety and develop personalized strategies to address your specific challenges. Through mindfulness practices, and relaxation techniques, I'll empower you to challenge negative thought patterns, build resilience, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness.

I offer both telehealth sessions, allowing for convenience and flexibility, as well as in-person sessions for those who prefer a traditional approach.

As a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC), I specialize in offering personalized support and effective strategies to address substance use disorders and process addictions. Together, we'll explore the underlying factors contributing to your addictive behaviors and develop tailored treatment plans to promote lasting change. I'll help you gain insight into what feels most activating and develop a reliable anchor you can count on. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe space for you to explore your relationship with substances or addictive behaviors and empower you to make meaningful shifts towards a fulfilling and balanced life.

Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT) is a cutting-edge approach to mental health treatment that integrates the use of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, with psychotherapy. During KAT sessions, you'll receive a carefully administered dose of ketamine under the supervision of a trained healthcare provider in a controlled setting. Ketamine's unique pharmacological properties can induce a profound state of consciousness, allowing you to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences more deeply. This heightened state of awareness can enhance the therapeutic process, enabling individuals to gain insights, process trauma and alleviate symptoms of conditions such as chronic suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, PTSD and chronic pain. KAT offers a promising avenue for those seeking rapid relief and lasting transformation.

I offer individual supervision tailored to support aspiring social workers on their path towards licensure. With a focus on fostering your clinical skills, ethical acumen and personal growth, I provide clinical supervision sessions which facilitate a space for reflection, exploration and direct feedback. Whether you're navigating challenging cases, honing your therapeutic approach, or grappling with professional dilemmas, I am committed to guiding you towards becoming a confident and competent practitioner.

I am in network with BCBS PPO. I am also an out-of-network provider and will be happy to provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company. Individual psychotherapy is $200 for 55 minute sessions. Family Therapy is $250 for 55 minute sesions. The rate for group psychotherapy is $90 per 90-minute group.

Cash, checks, credit cards, Zelle and Venmo are accepted forms of payment.

If you do not arrive for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have given less than 24 hours advance notice, you may be asked to pay the full cost of the session.