Dr. Scott Shaw, LPC, LMSW

Dr. Scott Shaw offers practical, respectful support for people facing sexual and intimacy concerns alongside or within other struggles. He focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, addiction, and changes that affect relationships and sexual life. He emphasizes straightforward conversations and concrete steps people can try between sessions.

With 25 years of experience, Dr. Shaw brings a long history of working with adults on emotional and behavioral struggles. He holds LPC and LMSW credentials, which are shown here as Michigan LPC and Michigan LMSW. He approaches work with sensitivity and without judgment so people can talk honestly about difficult topics.

Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals. He adapts counseling to what the person needs, whether that means short-term coaching, developing coping skills, or deeper therapeutic work. He works on building confidence, clearer communication, and practical habits that affect mood and relationships.

Dr. Shaw uses a mix of methods to guide sessions and help people try changes that feel manageable. He encourages small, steady steps and checks in on progress so plans stay relevant. He also addresses related issues such as sleep, appetite, and caregiver stress when they influence sexual well-being.

He practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making intentional changes in relationships or sexual life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers clear exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood, and sleep issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how they influence current connections; it can help people understand insecurity, trust, and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process helps ensure tools and conversation style match what the person needs and prefers.

Confirm which online session options are offered before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals can offer focused exercises, homework, and progress checks that translate well to remote sessions, helping people keep momentum between visits.