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Scott Wetherhold, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) currently licensed in Florida. I have 7 years experience in this capacity, as well as 24 years as a para-professional providing crisis response services (CISM, Peer Support) to First Responders (I am a retired Law Enforcement Officer with 28 years of experience). In addition to my first responder work, I have also had the pleasure of providing counseling services to many of the same people that I had arrested. I mention this because it is not where you've been or where you're at, but where you want to be. I value the person.

I have worked with clients over trauma issues, anxiety, depression, coping, existential/quality of life concerns, etc. I take an integrative approach to counseling, adjusting to best serve the client's needs. I am direct and factual in my approach with clients, as I don't believe in ambiguity or leaving someone guessing. That being said, effective counseling also requires warmth, caring and support. I find that a sprinkling of appropriate humor helps to facilitate the process, but most of all, sincerity is the key to a successful collaborative experience.

I bring a lot of life experience to counseling, especially trauma/crisis issues for First Responders. I do not just talk the talk, I have walked the walk.

Professional experience

5 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH19456

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Scott Wetherhold. 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.

Thoughtfully listens and answers slowly.

Written on Jul 03, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Scott has been my therapist for almost 2 years. I have made great progress with his honest and straightforward guidance. He listens intensely and is encouraging with a great sense of humor. I am so grateful for Scott!

Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Scott has helped me on my journey managing stress, and putting problems in perspective of the overall picture.

Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Scott is a great guy. Has practical approaches to complicated problems.

Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Scott is very knowledgeable and perceptive and good a guiding you through your challenges.

Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

It's been a great pleasure to work with Scott. He uses great, real world examples that relate to my thought process and help me to simplify things that would otherwise set off my anxiety. I look forward to more sessions!

Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd