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.
I appreciated Scott's demeanor, and how he took charge from the beginning. Letting me know what is going to happen and what to expect. I was very appreciative of how fast he responded when out of session. Thank you!
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management
Scott was very patient and kind from the beginning. He is the first male Therapist I’ve ever worked with and I’m looking forward to our next session.
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very thorough, experienced, discerning, easy to talk to, and funny. Very satisfied with my therapist, Scott!
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 5 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,
Scott provides insight with humor, which I greatly appreciate. I feel very comfortable talking to him and have every expectation of meeting my goals
Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Patient, kind and a great listener. He doesn't interrupt, and has feedback for me and asks questions.
Written on Jan 11, 2025 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Makes me feel heard
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd