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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Evidence-based methods
About Shanna
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 12 years of experience, Shanna Scott focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She works directly with adult clients and helps them develop practical coping skills and clearer goals. Sessions emphasize straightforward communication and partnership on treatment planning.
Scott spent substantial time in correctional settings and at Jefferson Center for Mental Health on a Criminal Justice Team. That work involved adults with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and addiction. She provided case management support, linked people to resources, and helped clients develop safety and coping strategies.
Her approach is described as eclectic and evidence-based. She uses Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused methods to address immediate problems and longer-term patterns. Techniques are chosen to match a client's goals and readiness to change.
Sessions focus on building rapport, clear communication, and practical skill-building. Scott frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients set goals and she helps them move toward those goals step by step. She also emphasizes recognizing strengths and purpose while working through setbacks.
Care plans may include developing coping skills for mood symptoms, strategies for managing anxiety, and plans for addressing substance use or co-occurring concerns. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
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Approaches used in remote sessions and what they do
Scott commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people practice different ways of responding to anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s readiness to change and helps clarify values and goals when motivation is mixed.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when helpful. DBT skills teach practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance techniques for intense emotions. ACT emphasizes noticing what matters most and taking small actions toward those values even when uncomfortable feelings are present.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client figure out what fits based on needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust methods over time in collaboration.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and skill-building for a remote setting so progress continues between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as addiction and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic, evidence-based approach and selects methods based on client goals. Communication and collaboration are central to her style.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience, including work in correctional settings and a Criminal Justice Team at Jefferson Center for Mental Health.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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