After graduating from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore, I relocated to South Florida. After several years practicing law, I realized I wanted to spend the rest of my career helping others from a behavioral health perspective. After two years treating clients in a chemical dependency hospital, followed by a long-term substance use facility, I served as a behavioral health counselor for several years at a local high school.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, I will listen to you and aim to understand exactly what is troubling you. I will tell you about myself and we will get to know each other informally. If you are comfortable with me as your therapist, we can proceed with setting a goals for our time together.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have extensive experience working with adolescents as a full-time school counselor. As a therapist in the substance use field, I worked with clients presenting co-occurring disorders. I have treated clients diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and generalized anxiety among others, as they simultaneously worked toward maintaining sobriety.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I enjoy working with those who feel "stuck" or unfulfilled with their life and what they have imagined for themselves. Clients that are severely depressed and/or anxious, as well as adolescents are a large part of my practice.

About Scott Rockwell