- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- ACT and CBT
About Scott
Dr. Scott Shaw is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, changes in life circumstances, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and addiction.
He focuses on how patterns from the family people grew up in affect current behavior and relationships. That includes attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, communication problems, and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses grief, career pressure, ADHD, and the strain of caregiving or chronic illness.
In sessions he uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also draws on Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused approaches and a client-centered stance to guide conversation and decision-making. That mix is intended to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Dr. Shaw asks straightforward questions and listens for recurring habits rooted in early family roles. He helps people identify goals, test small changes, and build routines that fit daily life. Work may include skill practice, perspective shifts, and planning for stressful moments.
He conducts work in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site’s online options.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It helps with anxiety, stress, and decisions about life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with stress.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current connection styles. It can be useful for intimacy issues, communication problems, and family-of-origin patterns.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try based on goals and preferences. That can mean using one method more or combining elements from several approaches as sessions progress.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the original profile did not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering options that reduce the need to be on camera. These practical benefits help people maintain therapy while juggling work, caregiving, or health demands.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family-of-origin concerns alongside issues like addiction, grief, and caregiver stress.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of practical therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas within a client-centered framework.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience working with adults on relational and personal challenges.
Which credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds LPC and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm the current options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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