Shamika Scott-Carson , LPC

Shamika Scott-Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with 22 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or family concerns. As an LPC she is trained and licensed to provide professional mental health counseling, working with individuals across life stages on issues such as trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Her practice emphasizes a client-centered philosophy that prioritizes each person’s unique needs and goals. She integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior elements, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to address patterns of thought, strengthen coping skills, and support behavioral change. Shamika also focuses on codependency, communication difficulties, and drug and alcohol addiction, offering targeted strategies for recovery and healthier relationships.

Shamika brings decades of experience to collaborative care, combining practical techniques with a supportive therapeutic stance to help clients work toward meaningful outcomes. She provides guidance aimed at building resilience, improving self-esteem, and promoting more effective ways to manage emotions and everyday challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Shamika uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's priorities guide the process - this approach emphasizes empathy, listening, and tailoring interventions to individual needs and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple awareness and grounding practices that support emotional regulation and can complement work on trauma, addiction, or coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Shamika works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to support progress.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care, fit sessions into busy lives, and maintain momentum between appointments with licensed professionals and therapists.