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LPC, LMSW

Dr. Scott Shaw, LPC, LMSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Scott

Dr. Scott Shaw brings 25 years of clinical experience to his work and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, ADHD, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

He practices in Michigan and approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around what is unique to the individual. His background includes training in multiple therapeutic traditions, which he blends to meet practical goals while honoring personal values.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes both present concerns and practical skills for coping with change, grief, career stress, caregiving demands, sleep and eating difficulties, and complex emotional patterns such as attachment or codependency. Dr.

Shaw holds the LPC and LMSW credentials and draws on evidence-based tools to support motivation, confidence, and meaningful change. He frames therapy as a partnership, offering guidance and structure while listening for what matters most to each person.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options



Dr. Shaw uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and sleep or eating difficulties. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can pursue meaningful goals even when difficult feelings arise.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the presenting concerns and together recommend strategies or blend methods as needed. That flexible planning helps ensure the work aligns with each person's needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit therapy into busy schedules. These options allow for consistent care across different circumstances and give clients a range of ways to engage with a licensed professional according to what feels most practical and comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, and career or caregiver stress.
What is the overall therapeutic style and approach?
The style is collaborative and tailored, combining client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Shaw has 25 years of professional experience working with diverse mental health and life challenges.
Which credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He holds LPC and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan; the exact license references are MI LPC 6401007864 and MI LMSW 6801081490.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
He provides several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment arrangements handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

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

Licensed

Michigan, Michigan, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas

Languages

English