- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Social anxiety
About Scott
Scott Herman is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with three years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, and depression and offers support for a wide range of related concerns including relationship and family issues, grief, and phobias.
He keeps session conversation direct and respectful. Scott adjusts how he talks and plans treatment to fit each person's situation. He notes that starting therapy takes courage and affirms that first step.
In sessions he listens for patterns that increase worry or low mood. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and actions and practices small, manageable changes. He also addresses practical areas that affect everyday life, like work stress, money worries, and parenting strain.
Scott has worked with clients dealing with trauma, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome related concerns, and end-of-life issues. He aims to help people build clearer communication, reduce avoidance, and regain a sense of direction when life changes feel overwhelming.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Before booking, prospective clients should follow the site's matching steps to pick a first session and discuss what formats will work for them. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used and how online sessions can help
Scott works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behavior and on building practical skills. Cognitive-style approaches look at the thoughts that contribute to anxiety and low mood and teach methods to test and shift those thoughts. Behavior-focused techniques encourage gradual, manageable exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and increase confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Scott will discuss goals, listen to what has or hasn’t helped before, and try approaches that match the client’s needs and preferences. That planning is collaborative so adjustments can be made as progress is tracked.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone choose a quieter time of day and use video or audio in ways that suit their comfort and bandwidth.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and related issues such as phobias, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, and workplace stress.
How would he work with social anxiety?
Scott uses direct conversation to identify patterns that increase worry and avoidance, then practices small, manageable steps to reduce fear around social situations.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, depression, trauma, and related life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.