Dr. Scott Shaw, LPC, LMSW

Dr. Scott Shaw is a Michigan-licensed therapist with 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, addictions, and a wide range of life transitions. He holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and the LMSW credential - Licensed Master Social Worker - which reflect formal training and state licensure in counseling and social work. Dr. Shaw approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual needs and goals of each client.

Clients can expect a collaborative relationship in which Dr. Shaw supports practical coping strategies for issues such as self-esteem, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also works with more specialized concerns including attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, body image and eating issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and alternative sexuality topics like BDSM and kink. Dr. Shaw emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady, nonjudgmental guidance as clients pursue greater satisfaction and resilience in their lives.

Whether someone is adjusting to major life changes, addressing long-standing patterns, or seeking coaching to meet personal goals, Dr. Shaw tailors his clinical approach to the situation and helps clients build the skills and insight needed for meaningful progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Scott Shaw regularly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into his online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that align with what matters most - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional needs, helping with relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also frequently used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for depression, anxiety, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Scott Shaw works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy meets the client where they are and moves at a sustainable pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. For many people, remote sessions make it easier to access consistent support, integrate therapy into busy lives, and maintain momentum between appointments with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt care to each client’s needs.