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Scott Wetherhold, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) currently licensed in Florida. I have 5 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

5yrs 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.

A very unique way of therapy from him, mainly because he is straight forward, he is very respectful of any situation.

Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Dr Scott is a great guy and has definitely helped me through a tough period over the last year.
Definitely happy to be able to have a chat or safe space to discuss any issues I might have.
Very grateful to have made this decision to be part of better help. Life changing and amazing change for me over the past year.

Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

Scott is serious, to the point and knowledgeable.

Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse

He’s excellent!

Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 10 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

As a result of my interactions with Scott, I have recommended BetterHelp to all of my friends and family who I think would benefit from therapy

Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I thank Scott for listening and helping me get out of the dark! I am grateful for all of the wonderful lessons and experiences via video call :)

Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management