Scott Symes, Psy.D – Dr. Scott Symes is a Licensed Psychologist in Missouri and Kansas, along with multiple states for telehealth (see below). He is also Co-Director of Mental Health Services for Curis Functional Health. 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 is certified in Cognitive Therapy, the most researched and efficacious form of therapy. He is using his knowledge of mind-body techniques and cognitive therapy to teach others how to live balanced lives. His main interest areas are all forms of anxiety, health psychology, identity, and psychological evaluation (testing).
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License & Certifications
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
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Certified in Cognitive Therapy Atlanta Center for Cognitive Therapy
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
Missouri License: 2004013232
Kansas License: 1960
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
Generalized Anxiety
Social Phobia
Panic Disorder
Trauma
Depression
Building Healthy Relationships
Confidence
Narcissistic trauma
Codependency
Phase of life issues (divorce, loneliness, desire to change self, work problems)
LGBTQ+ Allied
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna( Not EPO Plans) Coventry FMHCoreSource/Trustmark GEHA Humana Medicare Preferred Health Professionals Tricare UMR United Health Care/Optum Cerner/Freedom Network AmBetter Health
Bachelors Degree 1996 Missouri Southern State University
Doctorate Degree 2004 Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
Lee’s Summit
400 SW Longview Blvd. Suite 160
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
(816) 761-3944
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Scott Symes, Psy.D – Dr. Scott Symes is a Licensed Psychologist in Missouri and Kansas, along with multiple states for telehealth (see below). He is also Co-Director of Mental Health Services for Curis Functional Health. 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 is certified in Cognitive Therapy, the most researched and efficacious form of therapy. He is using his knowledge of mind-body techniques and cognitive therapy to teach others how to live balanced lives. His main interest areas are all forms of anxiety, health psychology, identity, and psychological evaluation (testing).
Dr. Scott Symes is a Licensed Psychologist who 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. Currently, Dr. Symes is one of the owners of Rejuvenate and is working to bring his vision to life.
Philosophy: “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, rigorously, outside the therapy session if you are going to achieve results.”
Dr. Symes is certified in Cognitive Therapy, the most researched and efficacious form of therapy. He has also been certified in PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program), used to improve any relationship. He is using his knowledge of mind-body techniques and cognitive therapy to teach others how to live balanced lives. His main interest areas are all forms of anxiety and depression, health psychology, identity, and psychological evaluation (testing). Dr. Symes strives to establish a collaborative, working relationship with every individual he sees at Curis.
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