- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Shamika
Shamika Scott-Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 22 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, anger, and life transitions. She also addresses issues like ADHD, self-esteem, career stress, and parenting strain.
Shamika uses a client-centered style that focuses on what each person brings to the room. She pairs that with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change reactions. Mindfulness skills are also part of her approach to help people notice triggers and reduce reactivity.
In sessions she talks through current problems, develops small, doable steps, and practices skills that make daily life easier. With substance-related concerns she adds motivational interviewing ideas to support change and goal setting. For anger she helps people notice patterns of escalation and try different responses.
Her background includes long-term counseling work with adults who struggle with mood concerns and substance use. That experience informs a pragmatic focus on skills and short-term strategies while also addressing deeper patterns when needed.
Shamika encourages clients to set clear goals and to check progress regularly. She explains techniques in plain language and practices them in session so people can use them between meetings. To start, she asks about current concerns, what has helped before, and what people want to change next.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shamika blends client-centered counseling with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in ways that fit remote sessions. Client-centered counseling focuses on the persons goals and priorities and keeps the work practical. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to build different responses to stress and anger. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and stay calmer in tense moments.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and how to practice them between meetings, so the plan reflects what actually helps day to day.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into a busy life. People often choose remote sessions to avoid travel, fit a shorter check-in during a break, or use video when face-to-face practice of skills is helpful. Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness practices for remote meetings and focus on skills people can use outside sessions.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns such as communication problems and codependency.
How would she approach anger concerns?
She uses a client-centered style with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to notice triggers, reduce escalation, and try different responses.
What is her professional background?
Shamika has 22 years of counseling experience working with adults on mood, substance use, and life transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.