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Shanna Scott

Shanna Scott, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Collaborative, practical support for depression and stress

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  • Goal focused
  • Strengths based
  • Practical skills

About Shanna

Shanna Scott, LPC works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or depression. She aims to create a clear, practical path forward so clients can manage day-to-day struggles and move toward their goals.

Shanna meets clients where they are and focuses on straightforward communication. She uses short-term skills and longer-term strategies depending on what helps each person most. Her work is collaborative - she and the client set goals together and track progress over time.

Her background includes 12 years of clinical experience, with substantial time working in correctional and community mental health settings. She spent six years on a Criminal Justice Team at Jefferson Center for Mental Health supporting people with co-occurring diagnoses. That work included case coordination, resource planning, building coping skills, and processing trauma.

Shanna draws on a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person's needs. She emphasizes building rapport, honest communication, and helping people recognize their strengths. Her approach is practical and rooted in everyday steps that support recovery and improved functioning.

She practices in Colorado and conducts sessions in English. People who are looking for help with life transitions, mood concerns, addiction-related struggles, or navigating grief may find her style direct and supportive. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Evidence-based techniques and how online therapy can help

Shanna uses a few core, evidence-based techniques in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new, more balanced thoughts to change mood and behavior. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques to try first and adjusts the plan as needed. Clients bring their goals and she helps match methods to those goals in an open, team-like process.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and fit a short check-in into a busy day. It can also allow people to access a therapist while living in Colorado without needing to commute. Licensed professionals can deliver the same core techniques through remote sessions when that format is supported, and the focus remains on practical skills and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shanna commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like addiction, workplace stress, and isolation.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She works with clients to set goals and uses a mix of strategies to build coping skills and track progress.

What kind of experience does she have?

Shanna has 12 years of professional experience, including work in correctional settings and six years on a Criminal Justice Team at Jefferson Center for Mental Health.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LPC credential and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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