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, Expats, Family Problems, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans 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.
I sometimes wish my dad listens and advises me things the way Scott does. He’s a very good listener and would challenge me in ways I would realize the answers I’ve been looking for. I’m far from being comfortable at being myself and getting my anxiety managed but Scott’s been my longest therapist to date and that says more about his methods than my patience at therapies. Highly recommend.
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I feel comfortable being honest without being judged.
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
Scott is absolutely amazing . I would recommend anyone who is looking to have some true and reasonable guidance,
He is down to earth , and I look forward to our chats
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Scott is great to discuss your issues with, he listens and has had the experience and expertise to help
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and career difficulties
Great therapist in a very delicate situation, a lifeline for me in the darkest of times and now through rebuilding!
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Helpful and encouraging
Written on Apr 09, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd