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Shamika Scott-Carson, LPC

Licensed counselor with 22 years experience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction and recovery
  • Trauma and relationships

About Shamika Scott-Carson

Shamika Scott-Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Addictions Counselor with 22 years of experience helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, anger, career transitions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, post-traumatic stress, and issues common to young adults. Shamika practices from a client-centered perspective, prioritizing therapy that is tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. She integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients build skills, shift patterns of thinking, and increase emotional regulation. Her experience includes working with both mood-related concerns and substance use issues, and she emphasizes practical strategies alongside empathic support. Shamika aims to guide and support clients as they pursue meaningful change, collaborating with them to identify realistic steps and measurable progress. Therapy with her is focused on the client’s priorities and paced to match individual readiness and circumstances

Shamika encourages people to reach out when they are ready to pursue growth and healing. Therapy over silence

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionPost-traumatic stressYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shamika Scott-Carson have?

Shamika Scott-Carson has 22 years of experience providing counseling and mental health services.

Is Shamika Scott-Carson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: SC LPC 5185.

In which languages does Shamika Scott-Carson provide therapy?

Shamika provides therapy in English.

Where is Shamika Scott-Carson located?

Shamika Scott-Carson is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Shamika Scott-Carson as my therapist?

You can work with Shamika Scott-Carson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shamika Scott-Carson work with international clients?

Shamika Scott-Carson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shamika Scott-Carson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Shamika Scott-Carson draws on client-centered therapy to place each person’s needs and values at the center of the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and collaborating with clients to set goals that matter to them, and it suits people who want a supportive space to explore personal priorities.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are integrated when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shamika works with each client to consider their goals, preferences, and life context and will adapt methods over time so therapy remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Shamika is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that fit their schedules and lifestyles while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists as they work toward their goals.

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