Dr. Scott Shaw, LPC, LMSW

Dr. Scott Shaw is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, life changes, and issues with self-esteem. He works with people on relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, caregiver strain, sleep and eating struggles, and challenges related to aging and geriatric issues. He has 25 years of professional experience and practices in Michigan.

His approach is straightforward and collaborative. He listens carefully and tailors conversations and plans to what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage hard feelings, improve coping, and make choices that match a person’s values.

Dr. Shaw uses a mix of evidence-based ways of working, including cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment perspectives, emotionally focused work, and client-centered methods. He draws on these to help people change unhelpful patterns and build stronger connections with themselves and others.

People who come to him often want clear tools as well as space to talk things through. He supports careful pacing so goals are realistic and progress is sustainable. He describes therapy as a team effort where both therapist and client shape the path forward.

His credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Master Social Worker, and he practices in Michigan. If you want to explore whether his style fits your needs, you can start by completing the initial matching steps and scheduling a session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationship patterns and helps people form more secure ways of relating to others. This can be useful for intimacy, connection, and some grief or caregiver issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-direction.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Together they adjust the plan as progress and obstacles appear so the work stays practical and focused.

Session logistics are not listed in the profile, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so therapy fits around caregiving or work. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, attachment work, and client-centered conversations to remote sessions so the focus remains on clear goals, mood management, and improving relationships.