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Scott Caldwell

Faith-informed counselor focused on relationships

LPCC, LPC Ohio

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Scott

Scott Caldwell is a licensed counselor who blends faith-informed perspectives with practical counseling methods. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of experience.

Background and approach

Scott aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for people who are nervous or unsure. He uses approaches such as the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address relationship and emotional concerns.

Sessions focus on real conversations about what is happening now and on steps clients can try between meetings. Scott keeps language simple and direct so clients know what to expect.

Scott often helps people work through relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and stress. He also supports clients facing grief, trauma, addiction, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver strain.

Additional topics he addresses include body image, communication problems, and family of origin issues. His approach combines attention to life circumstances, psychological patterns, and spiritual values when clients want that included.

In sessions Scott creates space for honest talk and aims to reduce shame around difficult topics. He encourages practical skills practice and small experiments to test new ways of relating and coping.

Scott practices from Ohio and conducts sessions in English. He invites clients to take the first step and complete the intake process when they are ready to begin.

Therapeutic approaches and online delivery

Scott uses the Gottman Method to address patterns in relationships and communication, focusing on skills to reduce conflict and improve connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present bonds and aims to improve closeness and trust in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Scott discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. Together they decide which techniques to try first and review progress over time to find what works best for the individual.

Online therapy with Scott includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and messaging supports continued reflection between meetings. These options make scheduling easier and let people use the format that fits their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counselor address?
Scott works with relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, addiction, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver strain, plus related topics like communication and body image.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends faith-informed discussion with practical techniques from several approaches, focusing on clear steps clients can try between sessions and straightforward conversation in the room.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Scott has nine years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credentials LPCC and LPC and practices from Ohio with licensure noted for OH LPCC and PA LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Scott offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed in

Pennsylvania, Ohio

Languages

English