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Scott Underwood

CA LCSW LCS20226
Credentials
CA LCSW LCS20226
NPI Number
1770615395
Location
California
Languages
English
Scott Underwood
25 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Scott Underwood

I’m an older, more conservative therapist. My first experience in the field was with the Army as a Behavioral Science Specialist in 1984. I have worked in Community Mental Health, Psychiatric Hospitals, private practice, and most recently service mostly active duty Air Force at Nellis and Creech Air Force base. I’m well trained and experienced working with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I can help with problem solving, anger management, and other issues. I am experienced treating people with very serious conditions, and, highly functional people that have hit a rough spot. Counseling does not have to be heavy, serious and intimidating. Under the right circumstances, we can both find humor in a situation and release tension with laughter instead of tears.

For the new client, you may have a better experience and have your expectations met if you have an idea what you want out of therapy. With my experience on this site, I have some observations. Some of you very much enjoy the convenience of this platform. And, however you choose to receive counseling, teleconference, phone, or chat, that is what you will get. There are some that enjoy the almost complete anonymity of the internet platform. There are some that are interested in an assessment, diagnosis, and consultation or treatment recommendations based on the diagnosis. There are some that very much want a good listener. If you let me know what you want, I’ll lock in. If you change your mind about what you want, I’ll be flexible. If you want short-term counseling, let me know the number of sessions, and we’ll get as much done as we can. If therapy is going to be a part of your long-term growth, let me know that as well. Of course, there is the possibility that you just want to sample therapy to see what it’s all about. I think that’s great!

Licenses

LCSW
LCS20226

Professional experience

  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Family problems
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Scott is very good at adapting to his client and their wants and needs, while still addressing possible issues and solutions. He is also very good at building a safe environment to speak your mind (thoughts) with all your heart (emotions) without judging at all!”

“Wonderful”

“I really like my therapist, i feel very comfortable him . Thanks A Lot Scott”

“He is a wealth of knowledge and a very good listener”

“10/10 listener. 10/10 Comedian. 10/10 Therapist. One of the funniest people I have met. Being someone who is very straight to the point and giving the point right back to me, this has been a great experience. I recommend to anyone that needs that type of consultation. Have been in a better head space and have been living an overall a better life since talking w Scott. Thank you Scott !”

“Good dude. Has enough life experience to know what I'm talking about. Been good for me.”

“Scott is a highly skilled Therapist. He is also a very kind and grounded human being. I find comfort in my sessions with him and trust his knowledge and expertise.”

“So far so good only had two sessions but I really appreciate his point of view and experience”

“every time I have my session , I really feel the right connection with Scott Underwood . im so extremately happy with sessions. thanks a lot”

“Scott Underwood provides a phased common sense approach once he understands the emotional state and ability and potential of his patient”

“I had such a terrible time finding a good match after my original therapist retired.<br /> Was ready to throw in the towel, and tried one more time...<br /> Perfect match!<br /> I adore Scott and give him my highest recommendation.”

“I’ve enjoyed my conversations with Scott”

“Mr. Underwood is very observing, patient and overall knowledgeable. He helps you look at things from another perspective so that you can take it all into consideration.”

“Scott is very thorough, knowledgeable, and experienced therapist. He has a great sense of humor, and always has a few nuggets for me to reflect on after our session. I am a business owner and needed someone to help me sort my professional life and strengthen my leadership skills. It helps that I have a routine every end of the week and Scott helping me navigate life professionally (which was the original intention) but also personally with my marriage, family and relationships with others.”

“Love the support from Scott. Sessions are relaxed, focused and comfortable.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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