I'm an older, more conservative therapist. My first experience in the field was with the Army as a Behavioral Science Specialist in 1984. I have worked in Community Mental Health, Psychiatric Hospitals, private practice, and most recently service mostly active duty Air Force at Nellis and Creech Air Force base. I'm well trained and experienced working with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I can help with problem solving, anger management, and other issues. I am experienced treating people with very serious conditions, and, highly functional people that have hit a rough spot. Counseling does not have to be heavy, serious and intimidating. Under the right circumstances, we can both find humor in a situation and release tension with laughter instead of tears.
For the new client, you may have a better experience and have your expectations met if you have an idea what you want out of therapy. With my experience on this site, I have some observations. Some of you very much enjoy the convenience of this platform. And, however you choose to receive counseling, teleconference, phone, or chat, that is what you will get. There are some that enjoy the almost complete anonymity of the internet platform. There are some that are interested in an assessment, diagnosis, and consultation or treatment recommendations based on the diagnosis. There are some that very much want a good listener. If you let me know what you want, I'll lock in. If you change your mind about what you want, I'll be flexible. If you want short-term counseling, let me know the number of sessions, and we'll get as much done as we can. If therapy is going to be a part of your long-term growth, let me know that as well. Of course, there is the possibility that you just want to sample therapy to see what it's all about. I think that's great!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Family problems, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Scott Underwood. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Scott Underwood provides a phased common sense approach once he understands the emotional state and ability and potential of his patient
Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Scott for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I had such a terrible time finding a good match after my original therapist retired.
Was ready to throw in the towel, and tried one more time...
Perfect match!
I adore Scott and give him my highest recommendation.
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve enjoyed my conversations with Scott
Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Mr. Underwood is very observing, patient and overall knowledgeable. He helps you look at things from another perspective so that you can take it all into consideration.
Written on Oct 22, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Scott is very thorough, knowledgeable, and experienced therapist. He has a great sense of humor, and always has a few nuggets for me to reflect on after our session. I am a business owner and needed someone to help me sort my professional life and strengthen my leadership skills. It helps that I have a routine every end of the week and Scott helping me navigate life professionally (which was the original intention) but also personally with my marriage, family and relationships with others.
Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Love the support from Scott. Sessions are relaxed, focused and comfortable.
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd