Scott Underwood, LCSW

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

He focuses on common and serious concerns including trauma, depression, and anxiety. He also helps people with anger, problem solving, sleep and eating issues, and coping with life changes. His approach mixes practical tools with straightforward conversation.

Scott aims for therapy that is useful and sometimes lighter than people expect. He notes that counseling does not have to be heavy or intimidating and that, when appropriate, humor can help relieve tension. He works with people who are highly functional but facing a rough patch as well as those with more serious conditions.

He encourages new clients to come with an idea of goals so sessions can be focused. He is flexible about the length of work together and will adapt if goals change. Scott can provide short-term work, longer-term support, or a consultation and recommendations based on an assessment.

He has experience working with Veteran and Armed Forces issues and with a wide range of mood and anxiety concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in California. International clients may be accepted; confirm session options when scheduling.

Online approaches for trauma and mood work

Scott uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and problems with sleep or eating.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused therapy to address traumatic memories and their impact on daily life. These approaches aim to reduce the intensity of flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors linked to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on needs. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the plan can change if something else would help more.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or family life and quicker access from different locations. The original biography mentions teleconference, phone, and chat as session modes used there, so confirm which of those options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can also make brief check-ins or focused short-term work easier to fit into a busy week.