Dr. Scott Shaw , LPC, LMSW

Dr. Scott Shaw offers straightforward support for people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, and major life shifts. He focuses on building practical skills people can use between sessions. His style is direct and respectful, aimed at helping clients feel steadier and more able to handle daily challenges.

He brings 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in Michigan. Dr. Shaw listens first, then tailors conversations and techniques to each person's needs. He helps people name what matters to them and find realistic ways to move toward it.

Dr. Shaw uses a mix of therapy methods depending on the concern. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build action. Attachment-oriented and emotionally focused approaches guide work on closeness and connection when relationships are part of the problem.

Many people seek him out for issues around grief, addiction, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness, or ADHD. He also supports people exploring sexual diversity and alternative relationship cultures. He frames therapy as a partnership where practical steps and honest talk matter most.

Sessions aim to be manageable and relevant. Dr. Shaw encourages small experiments between meetings, clearer communication skills, and ways to handle strong emotions so life feels more under control over time.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small actions toward those values even when emotions are strong. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in how people relate to others and helps change interaction habits that cause distress in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Shaw will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Treatment can blend methods so sessions fit the issue at hand rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, live chat can be a quick check-in, and text messaging supports brief ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or treatment for chronic illness, while still focusing on meaningful change.