Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
ABOUT ME
Hello,
Thank you for checking out my profile. My name is Scott Shepherd, MS, LPC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Alaska as well as the state of Arizona. I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 30 years, and my expertise is related to working with individuals that experience hardships such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as issues with stress and anger management, change, and other issues that influence you to make rash, brash, or possibly impulsive or compulsive decisions without thinking the process through. I specialize in working with all ages with substance use/abuse as well as co-occurring disorders.
My therapeutic technique centers around the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, focusing on assisting you gain awareness into the situation that you are struggling with, helping you view it from many other perspectives, and assisting you in processing which intervention that you choose is the best for you. I an there to assist and support you throughout this journey and to be your biggest supporter. I also incorporate Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as well as Motivational Interviewing to assist you in your journey to self-empowerment. This process can be scary which is why you need to know I will be there with you every step of the way.
My goal is to assist people in working towards fulfilling their goals of living to their fullest potential, healing form the various wounds they have collected from childhood trauma to grief and loss, and regaining a new perspective on life.
SPECIALTIES
Addictions
Depression
Trauma
Anger/Stress Management
Also experienced in:
Grief , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more…
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT
Years of Experience: 30
SERVICES OFFERED
MESSAGING
LIVE CHAT
PHONE
VIDEO
LICENSING
LPC #LPC114237 (Expires: 2023-10-31)
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Scott Shepherd is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina with 30 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. He works with individuals across the lifespan who face challenges such as addictions, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship and family conflicts, anger and stress management, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem struggles, and career difficulties.
He holds a state professional counseling credential in South Carolina (SC LPC 8734), reflecting his licensure to provide clinical care. Scott centers his work in cognitive behavioral therapy, helping clients increase awareness of the patterns that contribute to their difficulties, explore alternative perspectives, and choose interventions that fit their goals. He also integrates rational emotive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused CBT to tailor treatment to each person.
Scott describes his role as a supportive partner during the therapeutic process, assisting clients as they work toward healing from childhood wounds, managing change, overcoming substance use and co-occurring disorders, and moving toward a renewed outlook on life. He provides services via phone, video, live chat, and messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
For many common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes – online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person care. It offers practical advantages that can make consistent treatment easier to maintain.
One key benefit is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in whatever format fits their routine and comfort level: video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options helps therapy fit into busy schedules and different personal preferences.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would be better. For many individuals, online therapy provides an accessible, effective way to pursue support for everyday mental health concerns.
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