Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
How Scott works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Scott
Scott Shepherd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience helping people manage anger, addiction, stress, and major life changes. He supports individuals wrestling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and issues like ADHD or bipolar disorder. Scott writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
He uses clear, goal-oriented techniques to help clients spot patterns that lead to impulsive or unhealthy choices. Sessions focus on real moments - what happened, what thoughts followed, and what to try next.
Background and approach
Scott emphasizes building skills for calmer reactions and better decisions over time. Scott draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address intense emotions and to strengthen motivation for change.
Trauma-focused work helps when past events keep affecting daily life. His style is straightforward and supportive. He helps people consider different perspectives and pick practical strategies that fit their life.
Scott aims to be a steady presence while clients work toward clearer goals and healthier habits. Clients who want a mix of skill-building, problem-solving, and motivational support will find a familiar approach here. Scott’s work emphasizes small, concrete steps that add up to meaningful change over time.
What Scott works with
Everything Scott lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Scott's practice.
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Scott lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Scott often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into clear steps, which makes it easy to practice skills between sessions and track small wins. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another tool he uses for strong emotions; DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful coping skills that clients can try in everyday moments.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust as needed. Scott blends approaches based on a person’s needs, preferences, and what produces progress in early sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit short updates, homework review, or momentary support between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping progress steady.
Questions people ask about Scott
What concerns does Scott address?
Scott works with people facing addictions, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, supportive style that focuses on practical skills and short-term steps. Sessions often look at what happened, the thoughts that followed, and new behaviors to try.
What is his background and experience?
Scott has 30 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse work. That experience includes supporting people with co-occurring issues and long-term recovery challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from South Carolina.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he provide?
Scott offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work and brief check-ins.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.