Dr. Scott Shaw , LPC, LMSW

Dr. Scott Shaw is a Michigan-licensed counselor with 25 years of clinical experience who combines practical skills and compassionate care to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. He holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and applies those training backgrounds to address a wide range of concerns, including self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting struggles, anger, career concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. His practice also attends to additional focus areas such as aging and geriatric matters, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, and alternative sexual cultures and kink-informed care.

Dr. Shaw emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empathy in therapeutic work, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific circumstances. He draws from evidence-informed methods to support clients in building coping skills, improving relationships, and finding clearer direction during difficult transitions. Taking steps toward greater well-being requires courage, and Dr. Shaw approaches that process with warmth and practical guidance designed to meet each individual where they are.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Scott Shaw integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that move them toward a more meaningful life; it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and connection; it can help with relationship struggles, attachment injuries, and intimacy issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches tools to manage symptoms like depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Shaw works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and life context, then adapts methods so therapy feels relevant and manageable. He values an individualized plan rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexible options that fit busy lives and varied needs. Sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for timely support without travel. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access different communication styles, and integrate therapy into daily routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each individual.