Scott Verner, LMSW

Scott Verner is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and attention-related issues. He brings eight years of clinical experience in Michigan and works with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Scott uses clear, practical language during sessions so people can apply what they learn to daily life.

His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are interactive and goal-oriented, with emphasis on changing unhelpful thinking and building everyday habits that reduce symptoms. Scott aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation rather than using one-size-fits-all methods.

Scott has experience supporting people with autism and Asperger syndrome, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic and phobias, dissociation, mood disorders including bipolar, and other complex concerns like trauma-related stress and communication difficulties. He also addresses issues related to guilt, shame, narcissism, and intellectual disability when relevant to therapy goals.

Therapy with Scott focuses on small, concrete steps - thought work, behavior experiments, mindfulness exercises, and short-term skills practice. He prioritizes respect and sensitivity and avoids stigmatizing labels. People who want to change everyday habits, reduce anxiety, or improve family and intimate relationships may find his direct, collaborative style useful.

To begin, prospective clients follow the site's intake process to match and schedule sessions. Scott works in Michigan and conducts sessions in English.

How Scott Uses CBT, DBT, and Mindful Work Online

Scott commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT emphasizes clear steps like identifying thought patterns, testing beliefs with small experiments, and developing alternative responses to reduce anxiety and low mood.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills. DBT-style skills can help when strong emotions, impulsive actions, or relationship conflict interfere with daily life.

Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside skills work to build awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity. Short mindfulness exercises and grounding practices are often taught to help manage anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Scott will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then shape sessions around those priorities rather than pushing a single method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports practicing skills in real-life settings between meetings, which many people find helpful.