Shanna ScottLPC

Shanna Scott, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She especially supports those coping with life changes and pregnancy and childbirth concerns. Her tone is direct and practical for parents looking for straightforward help.

Shanna draws on 12 years of clinical experience in Colorado. Much of her work involved correctional settings and a six-year role on a criminal justice team at a community mental health center. There she worked with adults managing mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and dual diagnoses, offering case management, resources, and skills-building.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She emphasizes open communication and building rapport before moving into skill practice. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps the client can try between visits.

Shanna uses a flexible mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match each person’s needs. Common elements include teaching coping skills, improving communication, and helping clients sort priorities during big life transitions.

She centers a person’s strengths and values when planning treatment. The aim is to help someone notice their worth and find practical ways to move toward a life that feels more purposeful. The first step is simple: complete the intake and start a conversation about what matters most.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Many of the techniques Shanna uses focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood and then practice new ways of thinking and behaving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with overwhelming feelings and relationship stress.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust over time when something is not working. Clients are invited to share what helps and what feels burdensome so the plan can be tailored together.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and remove the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals aim to make virtual work practical and focused on skills that transfer into everyday routines.