Lisa Scott, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Lisa

Lisa Scott is a licensed social worker in Michigan who focuses on family and parenting concerns among a broad set of emotional and life challenges. She uses kind, direct conversation to help parents and adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, aimed at small changes that make daily life easier.

She brings 32 years of clinical experience to each meeting. That experience shows up as calm guidance and a steady focus on communication and real-world problem solving.

Background and approach

Lisa helps people break down problems into manageable steps and practices skills together during sessions. Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotionally-focused techniques to address both feelings and behaviors. She also integrates client-centered and existential perspectives to honor each person’s values and life story.

These methods are used to work on issues such as trauma, grief, addictions, intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes. Lisa pays attention to family patterns, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with prejudice, seasonal mood shifts, obsessive patterns, and complex relationship problems.

The approach stays tailored to the person in front of her rather than following a single formula. Conversations in her practice aim to build clearer communication, steadier coping, and more confident decision making. The emphasis is on collaboration, practical skills, and small experiments clients can try between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that reflect personal values. It can be useful for parents managing stress, anxiety, or life changes who want clearer priorities and steadier action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, then practicing new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and impulsive patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on improving emotional connection and communication, which can help with relationship tensions, attachment worries, and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked and life changes occur.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make meetings easier to fit into busy schedules. These formats allow regular check-ins, skills practice between sessions, and flexibility for caregivers or people balancing work and family. Many people find that having multiple ways to connect makes maintaining momentum and trying new strategies more practical.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

Lisa works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, trauma and grief, and ADHD-related difficulties.

What is the typical therapy style?

The style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on listening, practicing skills, improving communication, and trying small changes between meetings.

What background and experience does the therapist have?

She has 32 years of clinical experience in social work and brings long-term practice working with emotional and relational challenges.

Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?

The clinician holds an LMSW license. License details are MI LMSW 6801061645 and practice is located in Michigan.

Are sessions offered in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 32 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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