- Values-based approach
- Skills and coping
- Relationship focus
About Scott
Dr. Scott Shaw is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. He works with people dealing with trauma, addictions, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or parenting stress. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical next steps to make day-to-day life more manageable.
Dr. Shaw holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Master Social Worker credential. He has 25 years of experience in clinical settings and community work. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and adapts the pace to each person's needs.
His approach blends several recognized methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques for skill building, acceptance and commitment ideas for values-based change, and attachment-informed work for relationship and intimacy concerns. He also draws on emotionally focused principles when feelings and connection are central to the issue.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Dr. Shaw aims to clarify what matters most to the client, teach practical coping tools, and help people build routines that support their goals. He supports people through big changes such as caregiving demands, chronic illness, or grief.
He is based in Michigan and works with people in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they fit their needs.
How these approaches work for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what truly matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It can help with stress, anxiety, addiction, and motivation by shifting priorities and building consistent habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes practical tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger by teaching skills such as activity planning and thought records. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating and connection. It helps when relationship concerns, intimacy, or caregiving issues are central to the problem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and challenges, and together they will choose methods that fit. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, values work, or relationship-focused conversations.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and homework to remote meetings so clients continue building skills between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career problems, ADHD, grief, and related issues.
What is the general style of therapy?
Sessions are practical and conversational with a focus on clear goals. The therapist uses a mix of strategies to teach coping skills and support change over time.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings.
What credentials and state information are listed?
Credentials shown are LPC and LMSW, and the therapist practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.