- Practical skill-building
- Support for career concerns
- Nonjudgmental guidance
About Scott
Dr. Scott Shaw helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next move. He offers a calm, direct presence for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, career concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports those facing addictions, ADHD, parenting strain, caregiving stress, and body image or eating and sleeping problems.
He uses straightforward conversation to clarify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and on building skills people can use between meetings. He adapts the pace and topics to match what a person needs that week.
With 25 years of experience and credentials as an LPC and an LMSW, he draws on several therapy approaches to fit different concerns. He commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work to help with thoughts, emotions, and patterns that get in the way.
People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and help making concrete plans for change. He pays attention to how life transitions, caregiving responsibilities, chronic health issues, and workplace pressures affect wellbeing. The goal is clearer priorities and more workable day-to-day coping.
Before starting, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
He uses straightforward conversation to clarify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and on building skills people can use between meetings. He adapts the pace and topics to match what a person needs that week.
With 25 years of experience and credentials as an LPC and an LMSW, he draws on several therapy approaches to fit different concerns. He commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work to help with thoughts, emotions, and patterns that get in the way.
People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and help making concrete plans for change. He pays attention to how life transitions, caregiving responsibilities, chronic health issues, and workplace pressures affect wellbeing. The goal is clearer priorities and more workable day-to-day coping.
Before starting, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Michigan, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and struggles around motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and emotional bonds to improve connection and how people respond under stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best given their goals, preferences, and life situation. That may mean combining approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between errands. Different formats may suit different needs - for example a shorter audio check-in can be useful on a busy day, while a longer session may be chosen for deeper work. Licensed professionals can help tailor the format and frequency to match work, caregiving, and health obligations.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, ADHD, and career concerns.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on practical steps and skill-building that clients can use between meetings.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 25 years of professional experience supporting people through life changes and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.