Scott Underwood

Scott Underwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience. He began his career in 1984 as an Army Behavioral Science Specialist and has worked in community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. Recently he spent time providing services to active duty Air Force personnel at Nellis and Creech Air Force Base.

Scott focuses on practical problem solving. He helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. He also supports clients facing grief, parenting strain, career shifts, sleep or eating problems, and midlife challenges.

Scott uses straightforward, conversational sessions rather than heavy or overly formal approaches. He believes therapy can include humor when appropriate and that laughter can ease tension as much as talk. He adapts to each person’s needs and preferences in treatment pace and goals.

New clients are encouraged to bring a clear idea of what they want from therapy. Scott offers short-term plans when a few focused sessions will do, and he can also work on longer-term goals if that’s the preference. He will match the approach to the person’s needs and change course if the client’s goals shift.

With a background in trauma work and military settings, Scott is comfortable addressing serious and complex problems as well as helping highly functional people who’ve hit a rough patch. He welcomes direct requests for assessments, diagnoses, or simpler listening and coaching roles depending on what a person wants.

How CBT, EMDR, and Trauma-Focused Therapy work online

Scott uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is an approach aimed at reducing the intensity of traumatic memories by processing them in a structured way. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on addressing the effects of trauma directly and building coping skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Scott will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend methods that fit. He remains open to changing course if something isn’t working or if priorities shift during care.

The therapist’s biography mentions teleconference, phone, or chat as modes some clients use, but confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people join from different locations. These practical benefits help therapy become a regular part of day-to-day routines without promising a specific format.