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Scott Wetherhold, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) currently licensed in Florida. I have 5 years experience in this capacity, as well as 24 years as a para-professional providing crisis response services (CISM, Peer Support) to First Responders (I am a retired Law Enforcement Officer with 28 years of experience). In addition to my first responder work, I have also had the pleasure of providing counseling services to many of the same people that I had arrested. I mention this because it is not where you've been or where you're at, but where you want to be. I value the person.

I have worked with clients over trauma issues, anxiety, depression, coping, existential/quality of life concerns, etc. I take an integrative approach to counseling, adjusting to best serve the client's needs. I am direct and factual in my approach with clients, as I don't believe in ambiguity or leaving someone guessing. That being said, effective counseling also requires warmth, caring and support. I find that a sprinkling of appropriate humor helps to facilitate the process, but most of all, sincerity is the key to a successful collaborative experience.

I bring a lot of life experience to counseling, especially trauma/crisis issues for First Responders. I do not just talk the talk, I have walked the walk.

Professional experience

5yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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Phone
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License information

FL LMHC MH19456

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Scott Wetherhold. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

What a blessing!! Mr Wetherhold has amazing insight, and has provided me with many tools I use in my daily life which has drastically made improvements in my life! I was match with the perfect therapist. Real honest, kind and impactful.

Thank you!

Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and compassion fatigue

His personal experience (law, addiction, marital reconciliation) is a God-send, and he's direct and easy to talk to. I can't think of a more helpful person to talk to.

Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

I am so grateful for the therapeutic relationship developed between Mr. Wetherhold and myself.
He is very frank, and has provided me with tools that are working well to deal with trauma and family situational issues.

He is very supportive, and a good listener.
I recommend him to any client who wants to heal and is motivated to do the work and make progress.
Thank- You!

Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Scott is a caring and comprehensive therapist. He has helped me with many things I have been holding in for so long. I am in such a better place from my work with Scott!! Recommend with the highest of praise possible!! Thank you to Scott and BetterHelp for this needed and important service you provide!

Written on Jun 08, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Dr Scott is a great doctor and resource and happy to be working with him.

Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

Scott is a caring individual with a logical, common sense approach to my problem. He has gone "outside the box" in finding a solution for me. I will use him again if I ever need counseling.

Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts