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Scott Wetherhold

Scott Wetherhold, LPC, LMHC

Georgia

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Licensed counselor - Anger and trauma focus

  • ACT
  • CBT
  • EMDR

About Scott

Scott Wetherhold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. He practices in Georgia and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship strain, grief, and anger. He also addresses caregiver stress, first responder issues, addictions, and concerns around life purpose and men's issues.

Scott focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking. He helps people notice patterns that feed anger and stress, and he teaches ways to respond differently in heated moments. Sessions include straightforward tools for managing panic, reducing resentment, and handling workplace frustration.

His approach pulls from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Existential Therapy, and EMDR. Scott integrates these approaches to help people process past hurts and rebuild confidence. He also weaves personal spiritual perspectives into sessions when clients want that included.

He works collaboratively, using discussion and exercises to practice new responses between sessions. Conversations can include role-playing communication, grounding techniques for sudden anger, and steps to repair relationships after outbursts. The aim is better day-to-day functioning rather than quick fixes.

Scott offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger tied to shame, guilt, or feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change those reactions. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and quick-reacting anger. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, supports processing traumatic memories that continue to fuel strong emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott will discuss these methods with clients and decide together which fits their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice guides whether sessions use reflection, skills practice, or trauma processing techniques.

The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online work because it makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allows shorter check-ins when needed, or reduces travel time. Online sessions can let people practice skills in the context of their daily environment and bring work or relationship examples directly into the conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EMDR techniques for remote sessions to focus on anger management, trauma processing, and building healthier communication.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Florida, Georgia, Colorado, Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger concerns does he help with?

He works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, workplace frustration, and living with someone else's anger.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses practical, skills-based work combined with client-centered conversation. Sessions include exercises to practice between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of experience as a practicing therapist.

Which credentials and location apply to his practice?

He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Georgia.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are used?

The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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