- Sleep and rest
- Stress and anxiety
- Practical tools
About Scott
Dr. Scott Shaw is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people sleep better and manage everyday stress. He works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, and the strain that comes with major life changes. Scott approaches conversations calmly and directly so clients feel heard and understood from the first session.
With 25 years of experience and credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), he draws on a mix of practical therapies to match each person’s needs. Sessions focus on short-term skills and deeper patterns that get in the way of rest, self-esteem, and healthy routines. Scott explains options clearly and tailors the plan to what someone wants to change.
He often uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thinking, strengthen important relationships, and clarify what matters most in life. That can mean working on sleep routines, handling night-time worry, or shifting habits that interfere with energy and focus. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.
Scott emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every meeting. He encourages practical steps between sessions, such as small behavior changes and experiments to test what improves sleep and mood. The work aims to be realistic and doable for people juggling family, work, and health demands.
People who value clear explanations and a mix of short-term tools plus deeper conversation may find his style fits well. He practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English.
How therapy approaches can help online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with sleep worry, motivation, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with practical strategies and routines, which is useful for anxiety, insomnia, and mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships shape emotions and behavior and can be helpful for intimacy issues and patterns that affect rest and trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods together based on your goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions. That collaborative process helps tailor techniques to improve sleep, reduce nighttime worry, or shift daily habits.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also let someone try strategies between sessions in real life and report back quickly, which helps customize the plan to what actually improves sleep and daily functioning.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other issues.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
His style mixes practical skill-building with deeper exploration. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered methods, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to match each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns related to mental health, relationships, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.