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Scott Helm

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a structured therapist who values clarity and respect. I take a collaborative, insight-oriented approach, and keep therapy predictable and grounded. Since my practice is telehealth-based, I'm intentional about creating a steady, safe space where you always know what to expect. My clientele is all-inclusive, everyone is welcome.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is grounded, structured, and collaborative. I combine a calm, direct therapeutic presence with evidence-based interventions, helping clients understand patterns, build insight, and make practical change. I value clarity, boundaries, and respect, and I create a predictable, supportive environment where clients feel safe to do meaningful treatment. Because my practice is telehealth-based, I'm intentional about creating connection, structure, and consistency in the virtual space.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a clam, structured conversation where I get to know you, your goals, and what brings you to therapy. I'll ask some guiding questions, but there's no pressure to share anything before you're ready. We'll talk about what you want from therapy, how I work, and what a predictable, supportive rhythm looks like moving forward. By the end of the session, you'll have a clear sense of what working together will feel like and what your next steps will be.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Man
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University of Louisville
  • License type
    LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Kentucky, Texas)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Narrative Therapy, Experiential, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English