Therapist profile
Shamika Scott-Carson, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - addictions and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, South Carolina / 5185
- NPI
- 1598061822
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- South Carolina
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shamika
Shamika Scott-Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and relationship and family concerns. She also focuses on parenting challenges, ADHD, codependency, and issues common to young adults.
Her style centers on client-centered therapy, which means she starts by listening and shaping sessions around what matters to the person in front of her. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are part of her work when slowing down and paying attention can reduce reactivity.
Shamika also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Motivational Interviewing when emotion regulation or readiness to change are the main challenges. In sessions she helps people build practical skills for managing strong feelings, reducing urges, and improving communication. Treatment conversations are concrete and goal-oriented rather than abstract.
She has long experience supporting people with substance use and recovery-related concerns, including drug and alcohol addiction. That background informs how she addresses cravings, relapse risks, and the practical steps toward healthier routines. For those living around someone else’s drinking, she offers ways to protect personal boundaries and clarify options.
People who see Shamika can expect straightforward collaboration about goals, measurable steps, and skills practice between sessions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can start by following the listed intake steps.
How sessions work
How Shamika uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's priorities first. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps shape goals that matter to the person. This approach helps when someone needs practical problem solving or clearer priorities rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that fuel codependent responses. Sessions include simple exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are helpful when strong feelings lead to impulsive reactions or difficulties maintaining boundaries.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shamika will work with each person to identify goals and try strategies that fit their situation. She adjusts methods based on how well they are working and the person's preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many clients find that practicing CBT or DBT skills between virtual sessions helps them apply what they learn to real situations.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and family concerns, parenting, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
How would she approach people-pleasing or boundary issues?
She uses client-centered work alongside CBT and DBT skills to help people recognize patterns, practice saying no, and build clearer boundaries in everyday situations.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience providing counseling and mental health services, including work with substance use and anger management concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a 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 you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.