Scott Ferris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), 3rd-degree black belt Karate Instructor, and U.S. Army veteran with 7 years of active-duty service. His background in the military, combined with his expertise in mental health, gives him a unique perspective on resilience, trauma, and personal growth. with a unique approach to therapy that blends martial arts with psychological techniques. As the creator of Somatic Modeled Martial Arts Restructuring Therapy (SMMART), Scott integrates movement, mindfulness, and martial arts principles to help clients process emotions and trauma through the body, offering a holistic path to mental well-being.
Scott holds certifications in:
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR): A specialized therapy for helping clients recover from trauma by reprocessing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact.
- Neuropsychotherapy: A brain-based approach that connects neuroscience with psychotherapy to help clients understand and change their behaviors, emotions, and thought patterns.
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): A therapeutic technique aimed at helping children and adults cope with and heal from trauma through cognitive and behavioral strategies.
- Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS): An approach focused on collaboratively working with clients to assess and manage suicidal ideation in a structured, compassionate way.
With a deep passion for mental health and physical wellness, Scott’s diverse skill set allows him to assist clients in transforming their minds and bodies. His background in martial arts and his innovative SMMART method offer a dynamic and somatic-based approach to healing, benefiting individuals who seek to improve their mental and emotional well-being through physical movement and structured therapeutic interventions.