Scott Smith

Practical, collaborative therapy for persistent struggles

LMHC Massachusetts

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Scott

Scott Smith is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience helping people navigate persistent worries, low mood, and repeating patterns that leave them dissatisfied.

Background and approach

He combines evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with psychodynamic and emotionally focused ideas to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and build more effective ways of responding. Scott frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers a steady, nonjudgmental space to explore distressing feelings and behaviors.

Clients may seek him out for difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD-related concerns, career and relationship challenges, and compassion fatigue. He also attends to communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, and challenges around coping with life changes.

Scott emphasizes practical strategies alongside deeper exploration so that clients can work toward living in ways that feel more aligned with their values and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Scott frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT tends to be practical and goal-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to explore emotional experiences and relational patterns, which can help people improve how they relate to others and process strong feelings collaboratively.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Scott treats this as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and preferences with each client and tailor methods accordingly, combining skills training with deeper exploration so the plan fits the individual's needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and apply therapeutic tools between meetings while accommodating work and life commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Scott commonly address in sessions?

He works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD-related concerns, career and relationship challenges, compassion fatigue, and difficulties with communication and social anxiety.

What is his therapeutic approach and style?

Scott uses a blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to combine practical skills with exploration of underlying patterns in a collaborative, nonjudgmental manner.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 14 years of experience providing psychotherapy and counseling to people working through a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

Scott holds an MA and practices as an LMHC, license number MA LMHC 11028, and he is located in Massachusetts.

Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide a range of remote options for meeting with a therapist.

How does pricing and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and therapy is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem DepressionCoachingADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English