- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Emotion-focused methods
About Scott
Dr. Scott Shaw is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He also addresses addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and concerns around sleep, eating, and attention. Sessions are conducted in English.
Scott uses several well-known therapeutic approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He draws on these methods to help people name their feelings, notice patterns, and try new ways of responding. The focus is on clear, practical steps rather than jargon.
In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person and then shapes conversations to address those priorities. That may mean working on emotion awareness, shifting unhelpful thinking, or practicing new behaviors between sessions. He also works with issues that overlap, such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and work burnout.
Scott explains therapy in straightforward terms and aims to keep progress measurable. He can help people set short goals like improving sleep or managing anxiety, and longer goals such as rebuilding trust after loss. Clients are encouraged to try approaches and adjust plans as needed.
To begin, readers are invited to use the site matching process to select an online therapy option and schedule an initial session. The subscription billing used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name strong emotions and understand how those feelings shape behavior and relationships. It is often used when emotions are hard to identify or when repeated patterns leave someone stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and feelings without getting led by them, and for taking action toward what matters most. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current connections and emotional responses; it can be useful for people who want to understand patterns in closeness and trust.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches based on their goals, values, and what feels most useful. Sessions may shift over time as needs change, and the plan is adjusted together rather than being fixed from the start.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone choose a session that doesn't require camera use. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and practical tools for remote work so therapy fits into everyday schedules.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and related problems.
What kinds of therapy does he use?
His approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC and an LMSW licensed in Michigan and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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