Meet Dr. Scott Symes, Psy.D.
Psychologist Director of Mental Health Services
Adults/Psychological Testing (Adults/ADHD 6+)
Dr. Scott Symes is a Licensed Psychologist in Missouri, along with multiple states for telehealth. He is also Director of Mental Health Services for Rejuvenate. He completed his doctoral work at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology (2002). He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Missouri Southern State University (1996). Throughout Dr. Symes’ training he has been keenly interested in the effect the mind has on the body.
Philosophy
“Cognitive Therapy is based on working to see reality clearly, because thoughts are not facts. Most of the people who come to see me are in a state of identity crisis – meaning that they are looking to change something about who they are, or aspects of their life. I work hard to help each individual become more empowered, to take control and to become the person they want to be.” Dr. Symes loves results and is a very active therapist, educating, teaching skills, and giving homework. Dr. Symes believes that therapy is like learning to play an instrument – “you must practice outside the therapy session if you are going to achieve results.”
Dr. Symes also uses Schema Therapy to address his specialty area: Relational Trauma. The dysfunction and abuse that people go through in their childhoods has a significant impact on how they view themselves, relationships, and these patterns follow them into their adult lives. Dr. Symes works with each person to shift these beliefs to transform the person and their relationships.
Telehealth States
Dr. Symes is licensed to do telehealth in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia.
