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Scott Shepherd

Compassionate, experienced counselor focused on change

LPC South Carolina

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Anger, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Scott

Scott Shepherd is an LPC with 30 years of experience helping people navigate addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, anger, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and other life changes.

Background and approach

He draws on long experience working with substance use and co-occurring conditions and supports clients facing grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties.

His approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used to help clients identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and develop practical skills for managing emotions and behaviors. He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Motivational Interviewing to support regulation, decision-making, and motivation for change.

Scott aims to help people reframe experiences, address family of origin and codependency themes, and work toward healthier coping and greater self-compassion. Based in South Carolina, Scott offers a supportive, goal-oriented style that blends practical strategies with an understanding of trauma and loss.

He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients choose interventions that fit their situation while guiding them through the steps needed to pursue recovery and personal growth.

Online approaches grounded in CBT and skills training

Scott integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn concrete strategies for managing mood, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, stress, and many other concerns.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-inspired techniques can be helpful for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Scott works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time, combining strategies from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing to support motivation and sustainable change.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and for engaging in ways that feel most comfortable. These formats make it easier to access consistent care and practice new skills between sessions while fitting therapy into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Scott commonly support?
He works with a broad range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress and anger, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem challenges.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His work is practical and skills-focused, centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support emotion regulation, decision-making, and behavioral change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse work, including extensive practice with co-occurring disorders and process addictions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Scott is licensed as an LPC and practices in South Carolina; his credential is listed as LPC.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English