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J. Scott Giddens

Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC

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Franklin, IN 46131
Let me help you overcome the challenges of daily living. My name is Scott, and my past experience has taught me that helping one resolve childhood trauma, often a root cause for many mental health issues, is as rewarding an experience for a therapist as it is for a patient. I also enjoy helping couples overcome marital issues, as well as working with parents on how to better approach their children. Helping parents is something I enjoy. I can work through many different modalities to help you in areas of depression, anxiety, and other disorders. I have worked in counseling for 35 years helping others at stages of life.
I work in solution focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing, family systems therapy, and provide psychoeducation as needed as well. I specialize in helping young people and adults overcome childhood traumas in reclaiming their lives and peace of mind.
If you are reading this, I believe that, at the most difficult moments of your life, you may have needed empathy first, before even advice. I can help you. I see clients using telehealth at this time. I will tailor our therapy specifically to your needs. I am friendly and approachable, and will meet you where you are at the moment we talk.
Call or J. Scott Giddens now for a free 15 minute consultation - (317) 620-8516

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

J. Scott Giddens Counseling

Franklin, IN 46131

(317) 620-8516

Indianapolis, IN 46240

(786) 244-7347
I offer therapy online via video. I work through betterhelp, Sondermind, and Grow Therapy. Openings exist for me, and I also flex times!
I specialize in Addiction, Men's Issues and Couples Counseling 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (317) 620-8516
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

J. Scott Giddens Counseling

Franklin, IN 46131

(317) 620-8516

Indianapolis, IN 46240

(786) 244-7347
I offer therapy online via video. I work through betterhelp, Sondermind, and Grow Therapy. Openings exist for me, and I also flex times!
I specialize in Addiction, Men's Issues and Couples Counseling 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $120

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Centene
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Cigna EAP
  • Humana
  • United Health/Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
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My platforms, Sondermind, Betterhelp, and Grow Therapy, make my appointments and do my billing; however, I will make other times open for you! Email or call!
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (317) 620-8516
"
My platforms, Sondermind, Betterhelp, and Grow Therapy, make my appointments and do my billing; however, I will make other times open for you! Email or call!
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (317) 620-8516

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Indiana / 39000313A J. Scott Giddens

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 34 years
  • Attended Indiana State University, M.S., Graduated 1992
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I have 30 years experience in the field of mental health and addictions. I am comfortable counseling all groups of people. Telehealth only
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (317) 620-8516
"
I have 30 years experience in the field of mental health and addictions. I am comfortable counseling all groups of people. Telehealth only
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (317) 620-8516

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Men's Issues
  • Couples Counseling

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I will work with you doing a 'deep dive' into your life and living, to better understand yourself. We will then look at the issues that brought you to therapy with greater perspective. For couples therapy we will look at communication patterns, the root cause, and how to change each partner's view of the other. From this we will introduce skills to use in communicating with each other.
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (317) 620-8516
"
I will work with you doing a 'deep dive' into your life and living, to better understand yourself. We will then look at the issues that brought you to therapy with greater perspective. For couples therapy we will look at communication patterns, the root cause, and how to change each partner's view of the other. From this we will introduce skills to use in communicating with each other.
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (317) 620-8516

Endorsement

Jason Hojnacki
Jason Hojnacki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
I have known Scott for over 16 years and he has a great deal of experience and knowledge in the mental health field. He gave me a great deal of support and guidance when I was young clinician, so I'm sure you would find him helpful as well!

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I like to use trauma focused therapy, usually in family genogram, narrative form to guide one from the beginning through adulthood to cover trauma and how it may be a filter to some of our decisions. I also like to explore cognitive distortions using CBT, and guide couples to use feelings and perceptions based communication skills. I also share my direct perceptions when I feel they are needed.
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (317) 620-8516
"
I like to use trauma focused therapy, usually in family genogram, narrative form to guide one from the beginning through adulthood to cover trauma and how it may be a filter to some of our decisions. I also like to explore cognitive distortions using CBT, and guide couples to use feelings and perceptions based communication skills. I also share my direct perceptions when I feel they are needed.
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (317) 620-8516

Location

Primary Location

J. Scott Giddens Counseling

Franklin, IN 46131

(317) 620-8516

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Additional Location

Indianapolis, IN 46240

(786) 244-7347

Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy online via video. I work through betterhelp, Sondermind, and Grow Therapy. Openings exist for me, and I also flex times!
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call for a free consultation now - (317) 620-8516
"
I offer therapy online via video. I work through betterhelp, Sondermind, and Grow Therapy. Openings exist for me, and I also flex times!
Photo of J. Scott Giddens, Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
J. Scott Giddens
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC
Call for a free consultation now - (317) 620-8516