About Scott
Scott Wilson is a licensed counselor with 30 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps so clients can make steady change. Scott emphasizes courage and self-care as the first steps toward feeling better.
He encourages people to notice and accept strong emotions instead of fighting them. That acceptance helps reduce struggle and makes it easier to move toward meaningful goals.
How Scott works
Sessions often focus on small, doable changes that build confidence over time. Scott uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. He blends these to match what a person needs in the moment, whether that is shifting thoughts, trying new behaviors, or tapping into motivation.
With three decades of practice, Scott has worked with a wide mix of concerns. He helps people manage panic attacks, social anxiety, anger, and mood difficulties. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, questions about sexuality, and struggles around life purpose and men's issues.
Sessions may include goal setting, skill practice, and real-world experiments to test new approaches. The aim is clearer priorities and steady behavioral change rather than quick fixes. Scott practices in Iowa and conducts sessions in English.
Scott lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Scott works with
The areas below are the ones Scott selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LCP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Iowa |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How ACT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult feelings and focus on what matters most. Online ACT can help when worry or avoidance is getting in the way of daily life and personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. Over video or phone, CBT often uses short exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that strengthens a person's own reasons to change. It is useful when motivation is low or when someone feels stuck and wants a clearer path forward.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Scott will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's needs. If something does not help, he adjusts the approach so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, follow-up between sessions, and ongoing encouragement. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep practicing new skills between meetings.
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