- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical skills
- Mindfulness techniques
About Scott
Scott Verner is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, and issues around guilt and shame. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings.
Scott uses straightforward, skills-based methods. He draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are woven into sessions to help clients spot small changes that make daily life easier.
In a typical session he talks through current struggles, practices concrete strategies, and sets short-term goals to try between meetings. He pays attention to how patterns from family, mood conditions like bipolar, and neurodiversity such as autism or ADHD affect daily functioning. The work includes managing panic, obsessions, compulsions, and other mood or anxiety symptoms.
Scott has experience with addictions, dissociation, intellectual disability, and communication problems. He also supports people dealing with narcissistic dynamics, paranoia, phobias, and post-traumatic stress. The approach is collaborative and focused on usable tools rather than labels.
To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Scott works from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in many sessions. CBT helps by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against daily evidence, which can reduce repetitive worry and shame-driven thinking. DBT adds emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that are useful when guilt or shame lead to overwhelming feelings or impulsive reactions.He also uses mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to ground conversations in practical steps. Mindfulness helps people notice their reactions without judgment, useful for panic, social anxiety, or rumination. Solution-focused techniques help set small, achievable goals so progress can be tracked week to week. The therapist treats choosing an approach as collaborative and will work with the client to find what fits their needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce the need to travel. The therapist will discuss which way of meeting best fits a client's daily routine and goals during the initial planning conversation.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he address?
He supports people carrying guilt or shame from relationships, family interactions, faith, and personal choices. The focus is on understanding patterns and reducing daily distress.
How does he approach feelings of guilt?
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage intense emotions. Sessions include practice of concrete skills to try between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential and has eight years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood and anxiety concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Michigan and practices there. Sessions are offered in English.
Can non-US or international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided in English for those within his permitted region.
What session formats does he use?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the booking flow for available ways to meet.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Cost details appear during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and planning process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.