Scott Shepherd, LPC

Scott Shepherd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience. He helps people facing addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, stress, and challenges around relationships and parenting. He also supports those navigating career strain, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, grief, and intimacy concerns.

Scott uses straightforward, problem-focused work in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot thinking patterns and try new responses. He pairs that with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Motivational Interviewing to boost motivation and manage intense emotions.

In practice he listens for what matters most to each person. He helps people break complex problems into small steps. He offers concrete strategies for coping with cravings, mood swings, anger, or large life changes. Sessions often include skill practice and planning between meetings.

Scott has long experience in substance use and co-occurring disorders. Over 30 years he has worked with people dealing with PTSD, first responder stress, process addictions, and family-of-origin wounds. He aims to help people rebuild a clearer sense of purpose and safety in daily life.

People who choose him can expect a direct, steady approach focused on practical change. He encourages realistic goals and gradual progress. If you want to explore whether his style fits, follow the Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a first meeting.

How Scott uses proven methods in online work

Scott commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or problematic reactions. DBT teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That evaluation is collaborative and may change as goals evolve.

Session formats in the original biography are not fully specified here, so confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into sessions for discussion. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule to match the approach to your routine and needs.