Scott Durkin
Nevada LCPC offering CBT, DBT, and group therapy
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About
Scott Durkin is an LCPC practicing in Nevada who draws on five years of clinical work that includes leading inpatient group therapy at West Hills Behavioral Hospital in Reno. He has worked with a range of people from children to adults and has clinical experience with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, and addiction. His practice addresses common presenting concerns such as stress, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Durkin uses talk therapy alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, and he incorporates other techniques tailored to a person’s needs. He is certified with Prepare/Enrich for premarital and marriage counseling and can include a Christian perspective in sessions when it is requested. His approach emphasizes understanding, empathy, and offering practical coping strategies.
Clients can expect a straightforward clinical focus with attention to communication, attachment, family dynamics, and issues such as codependency, caregiving stress, and substance-related problems. His office environment is described as welcoming, and he notes small gestures such as offering coffee, soda, or water to help people feel at ease.
Durkin uses talk therapy alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, and he incorporates other techniques tailored to a person’s needs. He is certified with Prepare/Enrich for premarital and marriage counseling and can include a Christian perspective in sessions when it is requested. His approach emphasizes understanding, empathy, and offering practical coping strategies.
Clients can expect a straightforward clinical focus with attention to communication, attachment, family dynamics, and issues such as codependency, caregiving stress, and substance-related problems. His office environment is described as welcoming, and he notes small gestures such as offering coffee, soda, or water to help people feel at ease.
- Location:
- Nevada, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NV LCPC CP5738
- NPI Number: 1235804600
- License: LCPC (Nevada)
Online and remote care using established therapeutic methods
Scott Durkin provides remote sessions that draw on talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. In plain terms, talk therapy creates space to discuss difficulties, CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. He also uses other techniques and is certified to provide Prepare/Enrich for premarital and marriage counseling, which may be requested for couples work.
Those who look for a collaborative relationship around problem solving and skill building may find his approach a fit. He can adapt the focus to concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, bipolar disorder, and depression while attending to communication and family dynamics when relevant.
Remote sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow consultation and ongoing work without requiring in-person attendance, and scheduling and format can be discussed when starting services.
What is Scott Durkin’s clinical experience?
He has five years of clinical experience and has led inpatient group therapy at West Hills Behavioral Hospital in Reno, working with clients from children to adults.
What credentials does he hold?
Scott holds the LCPC credential and is licensed as NV LCPC CP5738.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is his practice located?
His practice is based in Nevada, and his background includes clinical work in Reno.
How can clients work with him remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect for assessment and ongoing work.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
The profile indicates he is not accepting international clients.
What does his fee structure look like?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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