- Depression and anxiety
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship support
About Scott
Scott Durkin is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship strain, bipolar mood shifts, and trauma. He speaks plainly and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions. He works to create a calm space where clients can speak without feeling judged.
Scott draws on several evidence-based techniques during sessions, using talk therapy alongside structured tools to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. He aims to teach practical skills for regulating mood, reducing worry, and handling conflict. Sessions often include learning small habits that add up over time.
His background includes several years leading inpatient group therapy at West Hills Behavioral Hospital in Reno. There he worked with a wide range of people and mental health concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and addiction. That experience shaped his focus on clear communication and hands-on strategies.
Scott also offers relationship support and premarital and marriage work using the Prepare/Enrich program. He can include a Christian perspective when clients want that considered in therapy. He tries to make sessions relaxed and approachable, offering simple comforts like a drink and a calm conversation.
People who want straightforward guidance and practical tools often look to Scott for help. He encourages small changes, checks progress each week, and adjusts plans to fit how life is actually going.
Scott draws on several evidence-based techniques during sessions, using talk therapy alongside structured tools to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. He aims to teach practical skills for regulating mood, reducing worry, and handling conflict. Sessions often include learning small habits that add up over time.
His background includes several years leading inpatient group therapy at West Hills Behavioral Hospital in Reno. There he worked with a wide range of people and mental health concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and addiction. That experience shaped his focus on clear communication and hands-on strategies.
Scott also offers relationship support and premarital and marriage work using the Prepare/Enrich program. He can include a Christian perspective when clients want that considered in therapy. He tries to make sessions relaxed and approachable, offering simple comforts like a drink and a calm conversation.
People who want straightforward guidance and practical tools often look to Scott for help. He encourages small changes, checks progress each week, and adjusts plans to fit how life is actually going.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.