Lisa Scott , LMSW

Lisa Scott is a licensed Michigan therapist with more than 32 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and brings long-standing expertise in treating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, and addictions while also addressing relationship and family concerns.

Her practice emphasizes empathetic, collaborative care that attends to attachment dynamics, communication difficulties, social anxiety, and the stresses faced by caregivers and young adults. She has a focused interest in responding to experiences of prejudice and discrimination, blended family adjustments, trauma and abuse, and grief, offering practical strategies alongside emotional support.

Lisa integrates evidence-informed methods to foster resilience, increase self-awareness, and support meaningful personal growth. She works with clients on issues such as intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, career transitions, ADHD, and coping with life changes, tailoring interventions to each person’s situation. Her goal is to partner with people to identify goals, build skills, and create sustainable change through thoughtful, person-centered guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa Scott draws from several proven approaches to support clients remotely. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps individuals build self-understanding and confidence, which can be especially helpful for self-esteem, relationship, and attachment concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best align with their goals, preferences, and needs. Together they evaluate what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress develops.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These modalities make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, and other commitments, and they expand access for those who may have difficulty attending in-person appointments. Licensed professionals can provide consistent, structured support through these formats while tailoring care to each person's circumstances.