Scott Smith
Missouri LPC focusing on fathers, trauma, and relationships
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About
Scott Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with nine years of clinical experience. He works with individuals and families on a range of concerns including family dynamics, trauma and abuse, parenting, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and coaching. His additional areas of focus include attachment issues, communication problems, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, and men's issues.
Scott uses Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to inform conversations and goal-setting. He tailors dialog, treatment plans, and measurable goals to each person’s unique needs, bringing respect, sensitivity, and compassion to the process. He has a particular passion for equipping fathers in raising sons and supports people navigating transitions, role questions, and relational repair. Scott approaches therapeutic work as a collaborative effort aimed at clearer direction and practical steps forward.
Scott uses Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to inform conversations and goal-setting. He tailors dialog, treatment plans, and measurable goals to each person’s unique needs, bringing respect, sensitivity, and compassion to the process. He has a particular passion for equipping fathers in raising sons and supports people navigating transitions, role questions, and relational repair. Scott approaches therapeutic work as a collaborative effort aimed at clearer direction and practical steps forward.
- Location:
- Missouri, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Fatherhood issues, Life purpose
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MO LPC 2021027688
- NPI Number: 1568833499
- License: LPC (Missouri)
Remote care that emphasizes relationships and practical change
Scott integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in remote sessions to address both emotional patterns and practical behaviors. Attachment work explores how early and current relationships shape expectations and interaction styles, while cognitive behavioral techniques identify unhelpful thinking and develop concrete strategies to shift responses and coping. Together these approaches aim to make relational patterns and daily choices easier to understand and address.Sessions are structured to be collaborative. Scott tailors conversation topics, goals, and homework to concerns such as parenting and fatherhood issues, family and communication problems, trauma and grief, stress and anxiety, self-esteem, and career-related questions. He offers remote appointments using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so that people can choose the format that fits their circumstances. The focus is on clear goals, practical steps, and ongoing review of progress in a manner that aligns with each person’s needs.
What is Scott's clinical background?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of clinical experience working in areas such as family dynamics, trauma and abuse, parenting, stress and anxiety, grief, and career and coaching concerns.
What credentials and license does he hold?
Scott holds the LPC credential. His license is listed as MO LPC 2021027688.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is he located?
He practices in Missouri.
How can people meet with him?
He offers remote sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
The profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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