Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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!
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Scott Underwood is an experienced, older clinician who describes himself as more conservative in style. He began his career in 1984 serving in the Army as a Behavioral Science Specialist and has since worked in community mental health settings, psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and most recently with mostly active duty Air Force members at Nellis and Creech Air Force Base.
With 23 years of clinical experience, Scott is skilled in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety, and he also works with stress, parenting concerns, anger management, relationship and family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping disorders, self-esteem and career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also offers coaching for clients seeking practical guidance.
Scott practices as a licensed clinical social worker in California, holding the appropriate state LCSW credential. He has experience treating people with severe conditions as well as high-functioning individuals who have hit a rough patch.
His approach is practical and approachable: counseling does not have to be heavy or intimidating. When appropriate, he uses humor to ease tension and create release alongside more serious work. He encourages new clients to be clear about their goals for therapy – whether they want a single assessment, short-term problem solving for a set number of sessions, long-term growth, or simply a chance to sample therapy – and he adapts to meet those expectations, offering teleconference, phone, or chat-based options to match client preferences.
For many common concerns—such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes—online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions. Research and clinical experience support its use for a wide range of everyday mental health needs.
One of the clearest advantages is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that fits their routine and comfort level: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to keep appointments and integrate therapy into a busy life.
Licensed professionals conduct online sessions, and clients may change therapists if they feel a different fit would be helpful. For those balancing work, family, or relocation, online therapy offers a practical way to access professional support without sacrificing continuity of care.
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