- CBT
- EMDR
- Trauma-focused therapy
About Scott
Scott Underwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 23 years of experience. He began his clinical work in the Army as a Behavioral Science Specialist in 1984 and later served active duty Air Force members at Nellis and Creech Air Force Base. He lists anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns among the issues he addresses.
He has worked in community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. That range means he has sat with people facing severe conditions and with highly functional people who have run into a rough patch. Scott describes practical help such as problem solving and anger management as common parts of his work.
Scott keeps sessions down to earth and often uses humor to ease tension when appropriate. He says counseling does not have to be heavy or intimidating and will adapt his tone to what the person prefers. He asks new clients to bring an idea of what they want from therapy so expectations are clearer from the start.
He is familiar with assessment and diagnosis, and can provide consultation or treatment recommendations when that is requested. Scott also supports people who simply want a good listener or a short-term set of sessions focused on specific goals. He remains flexible if goals change over time.
Scott notes that many clients value the convenience of remote options and that different people prefer different styles, from brief check-ins to longer work. He encourages anyone curious about therapy to try a sample session and see how it fits their needs.
How Scott uses therapeutic approaches online
Scott often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful patterns. It is often applied to worry, panic, social anxiety, and mood challenges.He also works with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a trauma-focused method that uses guided processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy narrows attention onto the effects of trauma and aims to improve coping and daily functioning after stressful events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, past experiences, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaboration can include short-term plans or longer-term options and can change as progress is made.
The biography refers to teleconference, phone, and chat as common ways people receive counseling on this platform, but current session options should be confirmed before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments can happen around work or family commitments.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep and eating issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends practical problem solving with therapy methods like cognitive behavioral approaches and trauma-focused work, and can use humor when appropriate to reduce tension.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience and began work in the field as an Army Behavioral Science Specialist in 1984.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I meet with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are not located in the U.S.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions teleconference, phone, and chat as ways some clients choose to receive counseling; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.