- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Scott
Scott Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Practitioner (LCP) with 30 years of practice. He is licensed in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes.
He helps people who carry guilt and shame about actions, identity, or past relationships. He also addresses panic attacks, mood disorders, social anxiety, sexuality questions, and men’s issues. Conversations focus on what’s happening now and on practical next steps a person can try between sessions.
Scott uses approaches that aim to increase psychological flexibility and support clearer choices. He often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice hard feelings without getting stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy appears in sessions when people want to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his work when clients need help finding reasons to change and taking small steps. Sessions tend to balance talking through feelings with concrete behavioral targets. He encourages naming values and aligning daily actions with those priorities.
His background across several state licensures informs steady clinical experience and practical problem solving. People reach out to sort out guilt, find direction, or reduce the grip of anxiety and anger with clear, straightforward steps to practice between appointments.
How his approaches transfer to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them control behavior. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that reflect those values, which can reduce the hold of guilt or shame.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In short bursts it teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, useful for anxiety, panic, and low mood.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. It uses conversational techniques to clarify reasons for change and build momentum toward achievable goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which combination of methods fits best for the person’s goals and day-to-day life. That selection can shift as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Confirm the session options before booking so you know how appointments will be scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic, and reduce travel time to appointments. These practical advantages can make regular work on guilt, shame, anxiety, and behavior change more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, panic attacks, mood disorders, social anxiety, sexuality, and men’s issues.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice and accept painful feelings while choosing values-based actions. Sessions mix reflection with practical steps to shift how those feelings affect daily life.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of professional work experience across clinical settings. That background informs practical problem-solving and steady clinical perspective.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as LPC and LCP with licensure in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska and practices from Iowa as one of his locations.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.