I am licensed in Michigan (LPC & LMSW), Connecticut (LPC), Virginia (LPC), Texas (LPC), South Carolina (LPC Telehealth), and Florida (LMHC-Telehealth) with over 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
25 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Coping with life changes Executive and professional coaching
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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License information
MI LPC 6401007864
TX LPC 94058
VA LPC 0701012843
MI LMSW 6801081490
CT LPC 6523
Reviews
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Dr. Shaw is absolutely amazing! Very caring, he asks the questions that propels the conversation & thinking! He’s very kind & understanding too. 15/10 super great!
Written on Jun 25, 2026 after therapy with Scott for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He has been amazing. Professional, attentive and there for me
Written on Jun 17, 2026 after therapy with Scott for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Dr. Shaw provides subtle support without pushing.
Written on Apr 30, 2026 after therapy with Scott for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr.Shaw is the man
Written on Nov 16, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Outstanding professionalism and knowledge of the issue at hand.
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Shaw has been a great help in my journey of mental health and it's many hurdles. He's offered many tools and resources to guide me while also challenging my thoughts and ideas in a positive manner.
Written on Jul 03, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Direct professional provides plenty of information
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Scott is very patient, attentive, and helpful in my trauma processing. He is available through the app between sessions while working together on my journaling. I am so grateful for his expertise and care.
Written on Jun 15, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Shaw is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I highly recommend him.
Written on Jun 14, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Shaw just gets it! It's my first time using better help and even my first time using therapy. I didn't know what to expect, or if it was like the movies. Dr. Shaw makes it very easy to talk to him and is very laid back and understandable. 10/10 would recommend!
Written on Mar 18, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
The best.
Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Scott is extremely understanding and works with me on many levels. He's willing to listen and give feed back when needed. He is helping me understand how to control my anger better than anyone else!
Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
Listens and helps
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Great guys and listens to me and gave to gaols to try my best to Accomplish
Written on Jan 04, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Great person!
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. Shaw is a kind and charismatic therapist. He is easy to talk to and a great listener. He gives great strategies to target anxiety and ocd related symptoms.
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Shaw is very knowledgeable and successful in opening up mind to accept solutions and accepting challenges.
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 5 months on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great down to earth guy. Very listening and knowledgeable and understanding
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Scott Shaw is an exceptional therapist who is perfect for me and has helped with work through a variety of issues. I highly recommend him.
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and coping with life changes
Dr Shaw is phenomenal and friendly but most of all real!
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Shaw is a very gentle soul and is very in tune with his patients needs! He really does listen and is incredibly responsive and receptive. Would highly recommend!
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great coach! Great at listening, pushing the conversations forward and giving structured work to move forward with.
Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning coaching
Dr. Shaw is extremely professional but also gets to know you personally. He takes the time to understand how you are as a person and the characteristics you have to sharpen an understanding. Sometimes it's a slow process seeing it from a different perspective but Dr. Shaw is phenomenal shining that different light. A class gentleman in my book.
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Shaw is a great professional who helped me a lot.
Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Shaw is a calm guiding hand in a turbulent sea of life. His background in various fields of therapy and psychology is evident. I wouldn’t have attained the quality of life I have today if it wasn’t for our weekly sessions. He is an excellent listener and regularly brings insights I was otherwise blind to, into our sessions. I cannot recommend Dr. Shaw enough.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Shaw has advanced clinical skills and compassion. I recommend him for both of these skills and a dedication he has to healing.
Written on Sep 01, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Shaw is a awesome therapist, and I’m going to continue to confide in him
Written on Aug 30, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Dr. Shaw and I have been seeing one another for just about a month now but from the start he was extremely easy to open up to, and made me feel comfortable and important. It’s nice speaking to someone who actively listens and engages instead of just quietly listening and telling you his opinions. He’s very receptive and respectful
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I've been working with Dr. Shaw for about 2 months now and this is my first time working through the therapeutic process. I feel very comfortable sharing with him as well as receiving the valuable feedback he provides. Not leaving any time soon.
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Shaw is a real joy to speak with. He has open ears, wise words, and is very relatable and likeable. I highly recommend him to anyone going through stressful times or situations.
Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Very helpful. Concise, offered helpful advice and listens well.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Timely, thoughtful and helpful interactions. Always has a worksheet to do for homework which has been very helpful
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month
Really awesome human that I have learned from and look forward to learning more from!
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Shaw has been absolutely incredible and has been a great listener. He has provided amazing feedback and always chooses the exact worksheets I need. Thanks to him, I’ve found clarity and answers to an extremely difficult situation.
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. Shaw is easy to talk to and is very attentive. The man loves his job and is really committed to helping his patients. 10/10
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr Shaw is really great. I would highly recommend him to any one that is seeking psychological or mental health help. Can't say enough is about him
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Shaw is responsive and works to make himself available to hear what I have to say and offer his thoughts.
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Shaw is amazing. His knowledge and compassion for chronic pain mental side effects is so comforting. He's been great responding when it's needed. If you put in the effort and want to engage in your therapy you will definitely make progress. He reminds you that you're human and that's okay.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Dr Shaw is just fantastic. I’m excited about the ideas we discussed. He is genuinely engaging; and, engaged in my personal mental/ physical health process. He is energetic, has a vast wealth of information, and is a most welcome guide to both my personal mental health and growth.
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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