- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Practical coping skills
About Scott
Scott Durkin, LCPC, helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and relationship struggles. He meets people where they are and focuses on clear, practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping clients feel heard and more able to cope.
Before working in private practice, he led inpatient group therapy at West Hills Behavioral Hospital in Reno. That work involved supporting a wide range of people across different diagnoses and life stages. He brings that experience into individual sessions to shape realistic, step-by-step plans.
Sessions mix talking with hands-on skills practice. He draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that cause pain. He also uses techniques meant to build emotion regulation and improve communication so people can manage stress and relationships better.
Scott can include discussions framed by Christian beliefs when a client requests that perspective. He aims to create a nonjudgmental space and to make clients comfortable at the start of work together.
He has five years of clinical experience and holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Scott works from Nevada and offers services in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy
Scott uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on change and skill-building. Cognitive behavioral approaches help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Techniques that build emotion regulation and interpersonal skills aim to improve how people handle intense feelings and communicate in relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and try different strategies until a good fit emerges. That shared decision-making helps shape which techniques are used and how sessions progress.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. In general, meeting with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue regular work on skills between sessions while keeping therapy practical and goal oriented.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Scott commonly address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and relationship problems, plus related issues such as addiction, codependency, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational with an emphasis on clear tools. He combines talk therapy with skill practice to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has five years of clinical experience and has led inpatient group therapy at West Hills Behavioral Hospital in Reno, working with people across many diagnoses and age ranges.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices in Nevada.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.