Scott J. Scotilla
Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology; Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Received at: B.A.-Penn State University; Psy.D.-Nova Southeastern University
Training and Certifications:
- Nova Southeastern University’s Clinical Forensic Psychology Track coursework and practicum placements. Rotations in the Broward County Public Defender Office, Broward County Legal Aid, and Broward County Mental Health Court.
- Pre-Doctoral Psychology internship at The Mental Health Center of Denver County with Minor Rotation in Gilliam Juvenile Detention Center performing forensic assessment and evaluation.
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Certification 10/2003
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certified 10/2005
- Certified Addictions Counselor Diplomate 6/2008
- Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor 8/2008
Clinical Specialties:
- Assessment: Forensic, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Memory Impairments, Cognitive, Neurological, Personality Disorders and Questions of Differential Diagnosis.
- Substance Abuse: Individual and Group therapy for substance abuse/dependence. Guided Self Change Support Group for those wishing to change their use of alcohol, and Support Groups for those using Buprenorphine (Suboxone) as part of a treatment program for Opiod Dependence.
- Individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Depression, Anxiety, Anger Problems, Phase of Life/Life-change Issues, Executive Coaching.
Treatment Approach/Philosophy: When working with patients in a clinical setting, previous training leads me to evaluate issues in a practical and behavioral way (which just means that I take apart behaviors as being a function of attaining rewards). Stating that my style has a Humanistic slant to it means that I understand there is little accomplished without a meaningful and trusting therapeutic relationship. I also feel that change occurs through building on the strengths of the individual more than concentrating on the weaknesses. A firm, clearly defined relationship with boundaries, collaboration and even confrontation is sometimes essential. I have experience with Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy, Brief Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic/Existential Therapy, and Behavioral Contracting. I tend to look at one's environment in terms of the contracts that surround us all. I also ask all my patients to sign a contract as to define both of our commitments to the process of getting involved in individual therapy, showing up, completing assignments and maintaining consistency.
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