- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- Problem solving
About Scott
Scott Underwood is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 23 years of experience. He began his work in 1984 as an Army Behavioral Science Specialist and has since worked in community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and with active duty Air Force personnel. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns among his focus areas.
Scott describes practical, down-to-earth sessions. He offers problem solving, anger management, and help with depression and anxiety. He says counseling does not have to be heavy or intimidating and that humor can sometimes relieve tension.
He has experience treating people with very serious conditions as well as highly functional people who have hit a rough patch. Scott notes that some clients want assessment and treatment recommendations, while others mainly need a good listener. He asks new clients to bring an idea of what they want from therapy to help set expectations.
Scott is comfortable with short-term work or longer-term support. He invites clients to state the number of sessions they prefer or to change goals as therapy progresses. He also says sampling therapy to see how it feels is fine and that he will adjust to a client's changing needs.
Sessions can be teleconference, phone, or chat according to the original biography's description of platform options. International clients who speak English are accepted. Prospective clients are encouraged to clarify the session format before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions
Scott works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on approach that looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills for stress, anxiety, and anger. CBT sessions often focus on specific steps you can try between meetings to change unhelpful patterns.He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, which helps process trauma memories and reduce their emotional intensity. EMDR is often used when past events continue to cause distress or intrusive reactions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy in his work means paying attention to how traumatic experiences affect daily life and relationships, and finding ways to reduce their ongoing impact through structured methods and coping strategies.
Scott emphasizes working together to find the best approach based on your needs, goals, and preferences. He will discuss options and adjust the plan as you learn what helps and what does not.
The original biography notes teleconference, phone, and chat as possible ways to receive counseling. Because session formats can change, confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let you connect without traveling to an office.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar and mood disorders, panic and phobias, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions practical and down-to-earth. He uses problem solving, can bring some humor when appropriate, and adapts to whether you want short-term or longer-term work.
What is his experience background?
He has 23 years of experience and began as an Army Behavioral Science Specialist in 1984. He has worked in community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and with active duty Air Force personnel.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography mentions teleconference, phone, or chat as ways clients may receive counseling; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.