Scott Wilson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem.
01About Scott
Scott Wilson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. He speaks plainly and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and practical for people who are worried about starting therapy. He brings 30 years of experience to sessions and draws on clear, goal-oriented methods.
Scott encourages clients to notice their emotions without judging them and to use that awareness to make small, steady changes in daily life.
Background and approach
He also helps people work through depression and cope with major life changes. Scott commonly uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and take actions that match their values. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when someone wants help finding reasons to stick with change.
These methods are used to build practical skills rather than to label or pathologize. He has practiced across several states and now offers services to people in Iowa. Sessions focus on clear steps, manageable goals, and finding what works in everyday routines.
Scott aims to support clients in becoming more flexible in their thinking and steadier in their actions. People who want a direct, experienced counselor who values real-life goals may find his style a good fit. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where concrete strategies meet personal values and day-to-day demands.
02Credentials
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0013038 · expires August 2027
- LCP (Kansas)
- License LCP 071 · expires November 2026
- LIMHP (Nebraska)
- License 1677 · expires September 2026
- LMHC (Iowa)
- License 085169 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1700631785 · 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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Antisocial personality
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Scott names
These are the methods Scott names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How ACT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match what matters to them. Online sessions can use ACT tools to create simple daily practices and values-based goals that fit a busy life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations to change feelings and behavior. In video or phone sessions, CBT can include thought records, behavioral experiments, and homework that people complete between meetings to see real change.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps someone find their own reasons to change. It pairs well with other methods when motivation is low or when decisions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He adjusts strategies over time and checks in about what is helping and what needs to shift.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins and ongoing support, and each format can be scheduled around work or family demands. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and practical for daily life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus areas like panic, social anxiety, guilt, and men's issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to build skills and guide decisions.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of mood and behavior concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds licensure as CO LPC and KS LCP and currently provides services to people located in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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