- Californiabased LCSW
- 15 years experience
- Valuesfocused approach
About Scotty
He focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they feel and think. Conversations aim to clarify problems and find manageable steps forward. Sessions are practical and grounded in everyday language.
Scotty draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral methods to notice unhelpful thinking patterns. He also brings attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape current connections.
Dialectical behavior techniques are used when people need concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients live around hard thoughts and feelings while moving toward personal values.
People typically leave sessions with clear, doable strategies they can try between meetings. Scotty aims to support growth at a steady pace and to adjust the plan as needs change. He invites prospective clients to take the first step and see if his style fits their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How Scotty’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people act toward their values even when emotions are hard, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and adjustment to health challenges.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current connection patterns. It can help people understand trust, closeness, and patterns that repeat in adult relationships after trauma or loss.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing day-to-day symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can combine techniques and can shift over time as new needs appear.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It also allows for shorter check-ins when those are more practical and for using tools like worksheets and skills practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and pacing to match what works best for each client.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Scotty commonly work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. He also supports coping with life changes and related concerns such as chronic illness, codependency, and family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is open and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear language, emotion regulation skills, and coping strategies you can use between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
Scotty has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes supporting people through both acute and ongoing life challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California. Sessions are offered through his practice based in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for scheduling across time zones.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The therapist can clarify which formats are available when you begin the process.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match you and set first appointments.