Dr. Scott Shaw, LPC, LMSW

Dr. Scott Shaw helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, traumatic memories, low self-esteem, and big life changes. He writes therapy plans in plain language and works with clients to build skills they can use day to day. He is Dr. Scott Shaw, LPC, LMSW, and brings 25 years of clinical experience in Michigan.

He focuses on practical steps rather than jargon. Sessions mix talking with hands-on tools aimed at reducing worry, improving sleep, and managing mood. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed work to shape those tools.

His background includes long experience in community and clinical settings, where he supported people with addiction, grief, career stress, and caregiving strain. That experience informs how he structures sessions and sets realistic goals with each person.

Dr. Shaw adapts the pace to each client. Some people want short-term coaching-style work, while others prefer deeper exploration of relationship patterns or trauma memories. He explains options and helps clients choose what feels most useful.

Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or messaging. Fees follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Dr. Shaw uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that improve mood and sleep. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful actions even when difficult feelings are present. ACT can be useful for chronic stress, persistent worries, and coping with health or caregiving challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He talks with each person about goals and preferences, and then tailors techniques from CBT, ACT, or attachment-focused work together with the client. Decisions about pace and methods are collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video works well for longer therapy sessions, phone can fit a shorter check-in or low-bandwidth situation, live chat and messaging suit brief updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options let people fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent.