Therapist profile
Shamika Scott-Carson, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, South Carolina / 5185
- NPI1598061822
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Shamika
Shamika Scott-Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 22 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, anger, and life changes. She also helps people facing parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges.
Her approach centers on the client and what they bring to sessions. She uses client-centered methods to listen and respond to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are part of her toolbox for addressing patterns of thinking and emotional regulation.
Shamika also incorporates mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to help people notice habits and find manageable steps forward. For issues related to substance use she draws on strategies that address both motivation and practical change. The work focuses on concrete skills and small experiments that can be tried between sessions.
She has long experience supporting people through trauma and post-traumatic stress, codependency, and young adult transitions. Conversations often include plans to handle anger outbursts, cope with workplace frustration, or reduce drinking or drug use that causes problems. Sessions typically look at what is happening now and what can be changed next.
People can expect straightforward language and a focus on actionable strategies. Shamika invites clients to set goals and review progress over time. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the service's matching and scheduling tools to arrange the first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and adapting sessions to the person's goals. In practice this means sessions begin with what matters most to the client and follow their pace, building small goals together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions may include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing alternative responses, and assigning short between-session exercises to test changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach clear techniques for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Online DBT work often concentrates on skill practice, distress tolerance tools, and brief role-play to try new ways of responding.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try an approach, and adjust if needed. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and shaping sessions to fit the client's preferences and progress.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep consistent work on anger, stress, or substance-related goals while managing daily responsibilities.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, anger, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, trauma and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered, meaning she focuses on the person's goals and responds to their needs while using practical techniques from CBT and DBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience providing counseling and mental health services in a range of concerns including substance use and anger management.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.