Therapist profile
Scott Mccracken, LPC
Arizona
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arizona / LPC-24486
- NPI1437825577
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- Stress management
- Anger regulation
- ADHD support
About Scott
Scott Mccracken is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Arizona with 11 years of experience. He works with adults and teenagers who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes. Scott speaks English and sees people from a range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Scott frames difficult emotions as things people can influence through action and thought. In sessions he helps people name what they are feeling and test small changes that shift those patterns. Conversations focus on practical steps to reduce reactive behavior, improve communication, and manage daily stressors.
He supports people coping with long-term mood shifts, the fallout of separation, and challenges linked to neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism. Work may include skills to handle impulsivity, quiet recurring shame, or the isolation that follows life transitions. Scott also addresses issues common in fatherhood and first responder work when they arise in an individual's life.
Scott uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to set measurable goals and track progress. Sessions tend to be collaborative and action-oriented, with attention to communication skills and problem-solving. The aim is to replace unhelpful reactions with more constructive habits and clearer choices.
Practical life goals often guide the work - repairing relationships, managing anger and anxiety, and building routines that support steadier moods. He asks clients to try small experiments between sessions and reviews what helps and what does not. This approach keeps therapy focused and results-oriented without promising any fixed outcome.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Scott draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change patterns of thinking and behavior. Cognitive-behavioral style work focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anger and anxiety. This approach is practical for problems like frequent irritability, workplace frustration, and repetitive negative thinking.He also uses skill-building methods that emphasize communication and impulse management. These methods teach short, repeatable skills for moments of high emotion and for improving day-to-day interactions. They are useful when anger shows up as snapping at loved ones or struggling to calm down after a trigger.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist and client decide together which techniques fit the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative stance means sessions can shift from skill practice to problem-solving as needs change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as this biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support shorter check-ins during work breaks, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit daily life and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes, plus related areas such as fatherhood issues and isolation.
How would he approach my anger?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on naming triggers, testing small behavioral changes, and building skills to reduce reactivity.
What is his clinical background?
He has 11 years of experience working with adults and teenagers on general mental health concerns including anxiety, ADHD, autism, and trauma-related symptoms.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed in Arizona and practicing there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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