Scott Durkin helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.
01About Scott
Scott Durkin helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions. Scott is listed as LCPC, which indicates a licensed clinical professional counselor in Nevada.
He keeps the first meetings simple and focused on what matters most to each person. Scott draws on skills learned leading inpatient group therapy at a behavioral hospital in Reno.
Background and approach
He has five years of experience working with people who face addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and severe distress. That background means he is familiar with both crisis settings and ongoing treatment needs. In sessions he uses talk therapy alongside structured techniques like cognitive behavioral work and skills drawn from dialectical behavior approaches.
He helps clients spot unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and practice new ways to relate to others. He can include a Christian perspective when clients want that considered. Scott also addresses a wide range of related concerns such as abandonment feelings, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, and grief from separation or divorce.
He aims to be direct but compassionate, helping people take small useful steps toward steadier days. People who prefer a straightforward, no-nonsense style find his approach helpful. Sessions focus on clear goals, homework that matches daily life, and adapting strategies so they fit each person’s situation.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Nevada)
- License CP5738 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1235804600 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Scott lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How practical therapy techniques work online
Scott uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral work and dialectical behavior approaches in simple, step-by-step ways. Cognitive behavioral work helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical behavior approaches teach concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication during heated moments.Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist treats it as a collaboration. He will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit their needs, and adjust methods based on progress and preference. The plan can change as therapy proceeds so methods match real life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and work well for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people send notes or check in between sessions and can be easier to fit into a busy day. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people keep therapy going around work, caregiving, or travel.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Scott focus on?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues like codependency and caregiver stress.
What is his style of therapy like?
His style is straightforward and practical, combining talk therapy with skill-building techniques to change thinking patterns and improve daily coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience, including leading inpatient group therapy at a behavioral hospital in Reno.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LCPC and practices in Nevada.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted currently.
What session formats are offered?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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