Cynthia C. McDade LICSW

Psychotherapist

217 South Duke St
Suite 104
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443
ADA Accessible
Narrative of Services:

Cynthia McDade established McDade Counseling Services, PLLC in 2021 to provide independent licensed mental health care to the community through individual, family and group counseling approaches. Therapeutic options include in-person appointments; HIPPA compliant tele-health, and walk and talk therapy in Historical Shepherdstown, WV. Specialized training in treating OCD and other anxiety related disorders received from NOCD and other members of the IOCDF Scientific Advisory Board. 50% of Cynthia’s clients have OCD or another anxiety related disorder.

Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders:

Cynthia’s holistic approach cannot deny the possibility of one suffering from more than one mental health concern. Cynthia’s extensive background as a trauma therapist uniquely interweaves with her knowledge of treating OCD.

Training Description:

Experience:
NOCD, 2021- 2022: psychotherapist
Veterans Affairs Hospital, 2019 – 2021: Medical Social Worker
Magellan Health, 2017- 2019: Military and Family Life Counselor
Medical College of Georgia Hospital, 2008-2010: Medical Social Worker
Adoptions from the Heart, 2007-2008: International and Domestic Adoption Social Worker
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, 2006 – 2007: Adoption Social Worker & Pregnancy Counselor
Navy Fleet and Family Support Center, 2005- 2006: New Parent Support Home Visitation Specialist
National Naval Medical Center, 2004-2005: MSW Intern
The Institute for Family Enrichment, Honolulu, HI, 1998 – 2000: Applied Behavioral Analyst

Diversity Statement:

University of Maryland, Master of Social Work, 2005
Virginia Tech, BS Child/Family Development, 1998
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker – WV, 2021
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – VA, 2010
Certified Trauma Therapist – National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
WV LICSW approved licensure supervisor – NASW, 2021
Registered Yoga Teacher, 200 hour – Yoga Alliance, 2024