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Scott Smith

Support for fathers and life transitions

LPC Missouri

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Scott

Scott Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who uses a practical, evidence-informed approach to help people navigate major life transitions and relational challenges.

Background and approach

With nine years of clinical experience, he focuses on strengthening parenting skills, supporting fathers, and addressing family dynamics while also working with trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and career concerns. He adapts conversations and goals to each person’s situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Scott draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for change, and he integrates attachment-focused perspectives to explore how early relationships shape current interactions. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions, helping people set realistic goals and practice new skills between meetings.

Scott frames therapy as a collaborative effort and aims to support clients in building more fulfilling, resilient lives through tailored dialogue and practical steps.

How CBT and Attachment Work in Online Therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice this means learning concrete skills for managing anxiety, stress, and self-critical thinking, and then applying those skills between sessions to see measurable improvements.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational patterns influence present-day relationships and emotional responses. This approach can help people understand communication problems, fatherhood issues, and family dynamics by exploring how connection and trust were formed and how they can be rebuilt.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Scott works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will assess what feels most useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and easier access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to choose the format that best matches their lifestyle and comfort level while maintaining continuity of care across life changes and busy schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Scott works with a broad set of concerns including family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, career matters, and coaching.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
He blends cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment-based perspectives, using practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and exploring relational patterns that influence current problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Scott has nine years of clinical experience working with individuals on parenting, family dynamics, trauma, and related life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri; the license number on record is MO LPC 2021027688.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Scott offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to engage in therapy.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English