Scott Shepherd , LPC

Scott Shepherd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years in mental health and substance use work. He helps people who are dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, and life changes. He also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, self-esteem concerns, and issues related to intimacy and career direction.

Scott uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. He focuses on helping clients notice the thoughts and feelings that drive behavior. Then he helps them try different ways of responding so they can make better choices. Sessions aim to be direct and hopeful, with small steps people can use between meetings.

His background spans long-term counseling and substance use treatment. He has worked with people who have co-occurring disorders and those struggling with compulsive behaviors or process addictions. Over his career he has focused on supporting people through grief, PTSD, seasonal mood shifts, and the challenges faced by veterans and first responders.

Scott draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused methods. He emphasizes collaboration and practical skills such as emotion regulation, coping strategies, and motivation building. Conversations are focused on what the client needs right now and how to move forward.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Scott works with adults in South Carolina and conducts sessions in English.

How Scott blends approaches online

Scott often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal responses; these skills help when emotions feel overwhelming or lead to impulsive choices.

Choosing the best approach is a team process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan as needs change, so the approach fits the person rather than being fixed in advance.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to match different needs. Video calls let people work face to face when that helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit around busy lives.