Shamika Scott-Carson , LPC

Shamika Scott-Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Addictions Counselor with 22 years of experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, anger issues, and related life challenges. Her training in counseling and addiction treatment enables her to work with individuals across a wide range of concerns including stress, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, parenting, career transitions, and attention-related difficulties.

Her practice is grounded in a client-centered philosophy that places the person and their goals at the center of care. Shamika combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - with solution-focused strategies and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop skills for coping and change. As an addictions counselor she integrates approaches that directly address substance and behavioral addiction patterns while supporting overall emotional well-being.

Shamika approaches each case with respect for the individual’s experience and a focus on practical steps toward meaningful outcomes. She aims to create an environment where clients can explore concerns, build coping skills, and work toward their stated goals. If given the opportunity, she looks forward to guiding and supporting individuals through their therapeutic process.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Shamika Scott-Carson uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the individual’s needs and preferences at the forefront, helping people feel heard and involved in decisions about their care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she uses - it focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shamika partners with clients to explore which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she tailors interventions over time based on what helps the client make progress.

Online therapy with Shamika can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and practice new skills between sessions with a licensed professional guiding the process.