Michael Shaw

LMHC30 years of experienceNext available
5.0 (58)
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent

My style is explorational, affirmative and always respectful of where you’ve come from and the goals you’d like to meet in the coming days. We’ll explore your life experiences--and seek to add understanding and self-compassion.

I listen, and I give clients the time and the space to develop their thoughts and speak them in a way that not only gets their message across but also respects the journey they've been on.

I am a Board-Certified Fellow in the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress licensed in Massachusetts, Oregon and Florida, and I have earned two Masters degrees--my second Masters is in Counseling Psychology.

First session

We'll get to know each other and see if we're a good fit. We'll work together to get a sense of the people and places in your life and the reasons you're looking to therapy as an aid to better understanding.

Strengths

I listen, and I give clients the time and the space to develop their thoughts and speak them in a way that not only gets their message across but also respects the journey they've been on. They can count on my respect and patience.

Ideal clients

Along with my experience with trauma, PTSD and the after-effects of abuse, I'm an experienced clinical oncology licensed mental health counselor, recently at a major outpatient cancer treatment center. If you or someone you know is dealing with cancer, we may be a good fit. I also work with managers, executives and those occupying the C suite who find themselves experiencing Imposter Syndrome. If that sounds like you, let's talk.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I've been using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy successfully with a variety of issues that people are concerned about such as depression, anxiety, relationships and more.

Trauma-Focused CBT

I am a Board Certified Fellow in the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress with over two decades of experience working with people who report traumatic experiences and PTSD.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Man

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

  • Coping Skills

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

  • Individual Therapy

Licensed in

  • FloridaLicense MH8792

  • MassachusettsLicense LMHC4361

  • OregonLicense C8530

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Ambetter Health

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $150 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Humana - Medicare

  • Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • Kaiser Northwest

  • Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (58)14 reviews
September 4, 2026

an honest approach to my situation. Ask thought provoking questions.

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 1 with Michael
April 29, 2026

Dr. Shaw is just great. We always have organic conversations that lead into all kinds of places. He's a wizard and just brings up and out things we need to discuss. I feel comfortable having these hard talks and speaking about things that do not come naturally at times. I appreciate him and just really thankful to have someone like him I can talk to, learn from, rely on to make progress in life.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 5 with Michael
April 10, 2026

Michael happens to have some of the same background as me. Same hobbies, And he seems to understand where my head is right now. It was an very interesting conversation and I hated to see the time run out. Need to talk more. I think he's going to be a good fit.

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 1 with Michael
Schedule 60 min