Scott earned a Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and Television Production from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LMHC/LPC) in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Colorado, and Indiana.
With 24 years of experience providing crisis response services to first responders while working in law enforcement and public service, Scott brings a unique understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges individuals face following traumatic experiences. Specializing in trauma-informed counseling, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD (C-PTSD), anxiety, and depression, Scott is dedicated to helping individuals overcome emotional challenges, strengthen resilience, and improve their overall mental health and quality of life.
Scott has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, cult-related trauma, and other complex or prolonged traumatic experiences. Recognizing that trauma can significantly affect emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, and daily functioning, Scott helps clients process difficult experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and work toward healing and emotional recovery. With a particular passion for supporting veterans, law enforcement professionals, first responders, and individuals exposed to high-stress or crisis situations, Scott understands the unique mental health challenges associated with these experiences.
Using an integrative, individualized approach to therapy, Scott tailors counseling services to each client’s specific needs, experiences, and personal goals. This approach combines direct, goal-oriented therapeutic interventions with compassionate guidance, warmth, and appropriate humor. Grounded in sincerity, mutual respect, and collaboration, Scott strives to create a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring difficult emotions, addressing past trauma, and developing practical tools for meaningful change.
Following retirement from law enforcement, Scott transitioned into providing professional mental health counseling services, working with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, with a particular emphasis on PTSD and trauma recovery. This combination of clinical experience, crisis response training, and firsthand understanding of high-stress professions provides a distinctive perspective when supporting first responders, veterans, trauma survivors, and individuals navigating significant emotional challenges.
Whether you are working through the effects of past trauma, managing anxiety or depression, coping with life transitions, or seeking to restore a sense of purpose and fulfillment, Scott believes that healing, hope, and meaningful change are possible. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, his goal is to help clients strengthen emotional resilience, regain confidence, develop effective coping skills, and rediscover joy, balance, and fulfillment in their lives.
Call us today to schedule an appointment with Scott: 804-924-2236, option 1. You may also request a teletherapy appointment by filling out the new client form here.
