At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 73252
- NPI
- 1477089183
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approaches
- Skills for daily life
- Values centered work
About Scott
Scott Siller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who focuses on Motivational Interviewing alongside cognitive and mindfulness-based approaches. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction by working with them to build motivation and take manageable steps toward change. His manner is calm and straightforward, aiming to make the first conversation feel less overwhelming.
He blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and a client-centered stance. That means sessions combine practical skills for managing thoughts and behaviors with attention to emotions and personal values. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters most and to boost readiness for change.
Scott has nine years of experience in diverse settings supporting people with trauma, mood disorders, panic, and substance use concerns. He also addresses relationship strain, parenting stress, workplace issues, and questions about identity and life purpose. He tailors goals to each person and checks in often to make sure the work stays relevant.
In sessions he encourages honesty and collaboration. Together a person and he will set clear, achievable goals and track progress over time. He invites feedback so the plan can change if something isn’t working.
People who choose him can expect practical strategies they can try between meetings. The focus is on real steps - managing symptoms, improving daily routines, and strengthening motivation - rather than jargon or long lectures.
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How Scott Uses Motivational and ACT Principles Online
Scott often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and build the internal drive needed to try new behaviors. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and guiding someone toward their own goals rather than telling them what to do.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, which helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when feelings or thoughts are difficult. ACT pairs practical action steps with exercises that increase willingness to experience uncomfortable emotions while moving toward what matters.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with a person about needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods over time. That means initial sessions often focus on understanding where someone is and what small steps feel doable.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work or family demands, reduce travel time, and make it easier to try short check-ins when things feel intense. Therapists can also use tools from CBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing in remote sessions to practice skills between meetings and track progress over time. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHDAdditional focus areas
Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Scott help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, anger, and related issues such as ADHD, grief, and workplace problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends Motivational Interviewing with cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, and a client-centered approach to build motivation and teach practical skills.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of clinical experience working in a range of settings with people facing mood, trauma, and substance use concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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