- CBT techniques
- DBT strategies
- Christian perspective option
About Scott
Scott Durkin is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada with five years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Scott also addresses concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and substance-related difficulties.
He uses talk therapy alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical-behavior strategies to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, clearer communication, and steps to reduce overwhelming feelings. Scott can include a Christian perspective when clients want that addressed.
Scott has led inpatient group therapy at a behavioral hospital in Reno, giving him experience with a wide range of presentations and levels of need. That background informs how he structures sessions and works with people facing crisis or chronic patterns.
In sessions he aims to reduce the fear of judgment and to make the setting straightforward and down-to-earth. People can expect direct conversation, skill-building, and attention to what’s happening in day-to-day life. He offers simple comforts in person such as coffee or water.
Scott’s approach is practical and focused on immediate challenges while also addressing longer-term patterns. He helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, practice new reactions, and rebuild connections that matter. For young adults navigating school, work, relationships, and identity, he provides pragmatic tools and steady discussion to move forward.
How treatment approaches are used in online sessions
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress to develop practical skills for day-to-day problems.DBT, or dialectical behavior strategies, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help with intense emotions, relationship patterns, and managing crisis moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, current challenges, and preferences, and then recommend techniques to try. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed so the methods match what actually helps.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. When available, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a break from work or school. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. The focus is on practical access and on making sessions work with everyday life rather than on changing your routine drastically.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, substance-related problems, and family conflict.
How does he approach therapy sessions?
He uses talk therapy combined with cognitive behavioral and dialectical-behavior techniques. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills and clearer communication.
What is his clinical experience?
He has five years of experience and has led inpatient group therapy at a behavioral hospital in Reno. That work exposed him to a range of disorders and levels of need.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada. His practice is located in Nevada.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence begins the intake and booking process.
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