Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Scott Underwood, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence LCS20226
- NPI
- 1770615395
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Scott supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- EMDR practice
- Problem solving
About Scott
Scott Underwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 23 years of experience. He began working in behavioral science with the Army in 1984 and has since worked in community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and military settings. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and practical issues like sleep, eating, and career strain.
Scott describes a direct, down-to-earth style. He offers problem solving and anger management alongside trauma work. He also supports people who are highly functional but suddenly struggling. Sessions can be lighter at times; he sometimes uses humor to ease tension when appropriate.
He encourages new clients to come with an idea of what they want from therapy. He can aim for a short, defined set of sessions or a longer ongoing process depending on goals. He is willing to adjust plans if priorities change.
Scott has experience with serious mental health conditions and with people seeking assessment, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. He has spent significant time working with active duty service members and veterans. He lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and trauma-focused methods among his approaches.
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm which session formats are currently offered to match their needs and scheduling constraints.
BHow sessions work
How Scott uses CBT, EMDR, and trauma methods online
Scott lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core method. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. It is often used for worries, panic attacks, phobias, and depression.He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, for trauma work. EMDR involves structured sets of attention and reflection to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge. It is commonly applied for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.
Trauma-focused therapy in his practice means addressing the impact of past events on current functioning, with techniques that help stabilize symptoms and build coping skills. This approach is aimed at people struggling with trauma, severe stress responses, and related mood or anxiety problems.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences, and then suggest CBT, EMDR, trauma-focused work, or a mix based on what seems most useful. Plans can be adjusted as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove travel time. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions fit into daily life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationships, family problems, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, career strain, bipolar and other mood disorders, panic and phobias.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical, direct methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused work. He also integrates problem solving and can use lighter moments when appropriate to relieve tension.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 23 years of professional experience, with early work as an Army Behavioral Science Specialist and later roles in community mental health, hospitals, private practice, and military clinics.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional or scheduling details before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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