Shanna Scott

Shanna Scott is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. Shanna aims to create a practical, down-to-earth space where people can talk through current struggles and find clearer next steps.

Her work has included time in correctional settings and on a criminal justice team at Jefferson Center for Mental Health. That experience involved supporting adults with complex, overlapping issues such as mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and dual diagnoses. She has helped people with everything from case management and accessing resources to building coping skills and processing difficult memories.

Shanna takes a collaborative approach. She emphasizes open, honest communication and building rapport so the plan matches each person’s goals. She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on during sessions.

Her practice uses a flexible mix of techniques rather than a single method. Shanna adapts her approach to match what someone needs in the moment and over time. She encourages small, manageable steps that lead toward a healthier, more purposeful life.

People who choose her often want practical tools, support through major life transitions, or help navigating overlapping challenges like addiction and mood disorders. She invites clients to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Shanna uses evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons for change and can support work around substance use, motivation, and life transitions.

She adapts methods like Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment ideas when they fit a person’s goals, always deciding together which tools to use. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and the therapist will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their needs and preferences.

Because the source biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to clarify how sessions will be scheduled and what will work best for everyday life.