- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Trauma and grief
About Scott
Dr. Scott Shaw is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker, practicing in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, career concerns, and relationship issues. He also supports people with trauma, addictions, grief, ADHD, and intimacy-related challenges.
Scott focuses on straightforward conversations that help people find clearer next steps. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. He uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue and the person’s preferences.
He draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based work to address thinking patterns and avoidant behavior. Attachment-based ideas and emotionally focused methods appear when relationship patterns or difficult emotional responses are central. That range lets him match tools to each situation.
Scott emphasizes collaboration. He listens to what is worrying someone now, what goals matter, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then he suggests concrete strategies to try between sessions, and checks in about how those feel in daily life.
People often come for help with transitions like finishing school, starting a career, or moving cities. Others seek support for sleep, eating, or compulsive behavior. Scott also works with issues related to LGBT identity and kink communities when these topics are part of someone’s concerns.
Sessions aim to be direct and practical. Anyone considering work with him is encouraged to complete the initial matching steps on the site before scheduling a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thinking and take value-driven action. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for stress, sleep problems, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early attachment styles influence present reactions; it can be useful when relationship patterns or intimacy issues are central.Picking an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current problems, goals, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what works in real life.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking by checking the online therapy options on the site. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving. It also allows using homework exercises, in-session skills practice, and check-ins between appointments so people can test strategies in their daily routine and report back during sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of young adult concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, career questions, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and related issues common in early adulthood.
What is his general approach in therapy?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He uses cognitive and acceptance-based strategies, attachment ideas, and emotionally focused techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds LPC and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options and the matching questionnaire on the site.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.
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