- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment perspective
About Scott
Dr. Scott Shaw is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues such as ADHD and coping with life changes. He also lists blended family issues among his focus areas.
Dr. Shaw uses straightforward conversation to help people untangle what feels overwhelming. Sessions look at patterns of thinking and behavior, and at how relationships affect daily life. He draws on several approaches to help clients try different ways of coping and communicating.
His methods include acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and action, cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts, and attachment-based perspectives to understand relationship patterns. He also uses client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each person’s priorities and feelings.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with grief, addictions, chronic illness, caregiving stress, intimacy issues, body image, and career concerns. He lists additional focuses such as aging and geriatric issues, BDSM and kink, and blended family matters.
Practical steps in sessions can include goal-setting, practicing new communication habits, and gradual behavior changes. Dr. Shaw asks questions, reflects what he hears, and suggests exercises clients can try between visits. People who want clear, down-to-earth help with relationship strain and life transitions may find this approach useful.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through practical exercises. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and changing patterns that cause repeated conflict. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships shape expectations and reactions. It can help people who notice recurring trust or closeness problems in their relationships. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Shaw will discuss these methods and help decide together which fits the client’s goals and comfort level. That collaborative choice can change as progress is made. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches lend themselves to different kinds of activities, and the therapist will suggest practical exercises that fit the format you choose.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with related to blended households?
He lists blended family issues among his focus areas and works with adults struggling with stepfamily adjustments, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines practical conversation with evidence-informed methods such as ACT, CBT, and attachment-based ideas to address thoughts, behavior, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LMSW credentials in Michigan and practices from Michigan.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.