- Experienced clinician
- Focus on coping
- Collaborative approach
About Scott
Dr. Scott Shaw is a licensed counselor with LPC and LMSW credentials in Michigan. He brings 25 years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. He aims to meet people where they are and offer steady, respectful support as they weigh options and take steps forward.
He keeps sessions practical and focused on each person’s needs. He listens first, then helps clients set small, manageable goals. Common topics include coping with grief, managing anger, rebuilding self-esteem, and navigating long-term health or caregiving challenges.
Dr. Shaw uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. He may work on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, or on exploring emotional patterns that affect relationships and well-being. He also draws on acceptance-based strategies to help people live with ongoing health problems or chronic stress.
People who prefer a calm, collaborative style tend to do well with him. He adapts pacing and tools to fit each person’s pace and circumstances. That can mean shorter skill-focused sessions or deeper, emotion-focused conversations when needed.
Dr. Shaw describes therapy as a team effort. He helps people build skills they can use between sessions and checks in on progress. If you want a straightforward, experienced clinician to help with life transitions or long-term health stresses, he offers practical guidance and steady support.
He keeps sessions practical and focused on each person’s needs. He listens first, then helps clients set small, manageable goals. Common topics include coping with grief, managing anger, rebuilding self-esteem, and navigating long-term health or caregiving challenges.
Dr. Shaw uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. He may work on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, or on exploring emotional patterns that affect relationships and well-being. He also draws on acceptance-based strategies to help people live with ongoing health problems or chronic stress.
People who prefer a calm, collaborative style tend to do well with him. He adapts pacing and tools to fit each person’s pace and circumstances. That can mean shorter skill-focused sessions or deeper, emotion-focused conversations when needed.
Dr. Shaw describes therapy as a team effort. He helps people build skills they can use between sessions and checks in on progress. If you want a straightforward, experienced clinician to help with life transitions or long-term health stresses, he offers practical guidance and steady support.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values-driven action, which can help when coping with chronic illness or ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and gives practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at emotional patterns that form in relationships and helps people understand how those patterns affect intimacy and support needs.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, what feels most helpful, and how fast they want to move. Together they try options and adjust techniques based on what actually helps in daily life.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people access consistent care while juggling medical appointments, caregiving, or work demands. The focus remains on matching the method to your goals and daily routine rather than promising a specific outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Shaw address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and many health-related concerns such as chronic pain and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical. He listens first, then helps clients set small goals and learn skills they can use between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He lists LPC and LMSW credentials with practice based in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.