Scott Dakin(He/Him/His)

Scott Dakin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker located in Massachussettes. He currently sees clients by telehealth. His specialities include working with clients who struggle with Anxiety, Depression and Trauma. Scott works with adolescents and adults. Scott also provides couples and family therapy. Scott has additional experience treating clients with ADHD and Autism Spectrum.

Scott’s approach to therapy grounds itself in positivity. He is a strengths-based therapist who endeavors to help clients see their own innate resilience, then build upon these strengths to overcome barriers to wellbeing. Scott 's philosophy is person first/person centered. This informs all of his work. First and foremost, Scott treats people who are struggeling and looking for understanding, empathy and tools for recovery, rather than focussing soley on disorders or diagnoses. Clients learn skills from Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness Practice and Family Systems Therapy. Scott endorses a holistic approach to mental health, where diet, exercise, and other forms of self care, social support and community involvement are considered. Scott provides a warm approach with gentle guidance to help clients through current and past experiences.

Scott earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin. With over 30 years of experience working as a social worker, he’s helped countless individuals and couples to improve their mental health and relationships. Scott is a parent and grandparent and has many years of lived experience to draw upon in his work with clients. He is a collaborative therapist who tailors therapy sessions to the needs of each unique client.