Scott Lassiter

My name is Scott Lassiter and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse/addiction, and trauma. I use psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients begin to cope with current issues, heal from past life experiences, and identify a better future for themselves.

My approach

My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client. I use psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients heal from past issues, achieve more peace in their lives now, and identify a more desirable future path for themselves. I enjoy creating a collaborative atmosphere with my clients so that we are working together as a team to progress toward those goals.

My focus

I have found that my style and approach work well with adults who may be dealing with the challenges and stresses of life transitions, past hurt from families and other relationships, or using unhealthy behaviors to cope with life. This often takes the form of anxiety, low energy, chronic feelings of numbness or hurting, fear about the future, and relying on coping such as substance abuse. I work together with my clients to help them navigate these transition periods and to build skills that allow them to feel better about themselves now, and find a future vision for themselves of satisfaction, strength, and hope.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, accommodating, and reassuring. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people. Whether it was as an epidemiologist working with the physically ill, mentoring high school students in relational and life decisions, or being a loyal friend, I have always naturally been drawn to helping people through difficult times. Now, as a therapist, I get to enjoy seeing people realize their full potential, heal from their pain, and identify and begin working toward a new future of hope for themselves.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting with clients is all about our working together to define what you want to accomplish in our time together. This always starts by building trust between us and getting comfortable with what it means to be in therapy. We'll work together to set goals and then track your progress so that you can see your goals coming to fruition.

My first session with you

What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend time talking about how you've been feeling recently, and me asking questions to better understand some of why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about us building an initial connection and helping me to get a sense of where we should go from there. Each individual is different, and I like to listen first before assuming I know what will work best for you moving forward.