Dr. Scott Huckaby, CA Psychologist
Calm, practical care for strong emotions
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How Scott works
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Practical facts
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Scott
Dr. Scott Huckaby is a California-based psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. He connects with people who are dealing with trauma, low self-esteem, motivation problems, and compassion fatigue.
With 19 years of experience, he aims to make starting therapy feel less overwhelming. Dr. Huckaby holds the CA Psychologist license 25768 and offers sessions in English.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about difficult feelings.
Background and approach
In sessions he listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck. The work often focuses on small, doable changes rather than big leaps all at once. Dr.
Huckaby uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like panic, obsessive thoughts, and addiction. He also supports people facing life transitions, issues tied to family of origin, first responder stress, and concerns tied to gender identity. Conversations can include coping skills, grounding strategies, and ways to strengthen relationships and communication.
People can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative goal-setting. The therapist aims to tailor plans to each person’s needs, pacing the work to match what the client can manage. Progress is measured by clearer thinking, fewer intense reactions, and better day-to-day coping.
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those interested begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
What Scott works with
Everything Scott lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Scott's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Dr. Huckaby works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and change. One common approach involves teaching coping and grounding strategies to reduce intense emotional reactions and panic symptoms; these techniques help people manage sudden anxiety and regain a sense of control. Another approach centers on addressing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors linked to depression, anxiety, and obsessive tendencies through clear exercises and repeated practice that build more adaptive responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods as progress is tracked. The client and therapist decide together which tools feel most useful and manageable over time.
Online therapy here is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is low, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets people reflect in writing between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy days while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Scott
What concerns does this psychologist help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, and related challenges such as addictions, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, listening closely and helping clients spot patterns and build small coping skills for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 19 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including panic, OCD-related issues, and first responder stress.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a California psychologist licensed as CA Psychologist 25768 and practices from California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.