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Scott Smith, LMHC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Scott

Scott Smith is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience helping people untangle persistent patterns that leave them stressed, anxious, or stuck. He works with adults presenting concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and career challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

He brings a blend of evidence-informed approaches to sessions, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor work to each person's needs. Scott’s style emphasizes collaborative exploration rather than judgment; he invites clients to examine recurring thoughts and behaviors and to practice different ways of responding.

Practical coaching elements are woven into therapy when useful to support goal-setting and life changes. He also pays attention to communication difficulties, social anxiety and phobia, and coping strategies for transitions, aiming to help clients build clearer patterns and more satisfying day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Scott uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore emotional patterns that affect relationships and attachment, helping clients better understand and express feelings in close connections. In sessions he may incorporate psychodynamic ideas to explore recurring themes and past influences that shape current reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a shared project; Scott works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That process often begins with exploring immediate concerns and then adjusting techniques as insight and skills develop together.

Online therapy with him is offered through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - to provide greater flexibility for scheduling and ongoing work. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from different settings and maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities and preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Scott commonly help with?
He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, relationship and career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and issues like social anxiety and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices in a collaborative, nonjudgmental manner and blends practical coaching with psychotherapeutic work to help clients try new ways of thinking and behaving.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is an LMHC with the listing MA LMHC 11028 and practices from Massachusetts.
Can non-English speakers or international clients work with him?
He conducts sessions in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoachingADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion 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

What Scott can help with

Scott Smith works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, depression, coaching, and ADHD.

How Scott approaches therapy

Scott's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts, with 14 years of clinical experience.