Robert "Scotty" Smittle, LPC
Supportive counselor for parenting and relationships
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arkansas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Robert
Robert "Scotty" Smittle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arkansas who helps people facing parenting challenges, relationship stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He draws on 15 years of experience to offer steady, practical support for everyday parenting concerns and emotional strain. Scotty writes plainly and focuses on building a reliable connection so people feel heard and understood quickly.
Scotty uses straightforward methods to help parents manage behavior, communication, and stress.
Background and approach
He blends client-centered listening with practical cognitive tools. That means sessions include time to talk through what matters most and specific strategies to try between meetings. He often helps people dealing with grief, addiction, mood shifts, ADHD, self-esteem, and changes at work or home.
He also addresses intimacy issues, body image, codependency, and challenges that come up after separation or divorce. Where helpful, he will include conversations about faith as part of the work. Sessions are aimed at clear, achievable goals.
Parents can expect discussions about routines, discipline, and handling conflict alongside exercises to reduce anxiety and improve communication. Scotty favors short, doable steps rather than long lectures. With a focus on person-to-person connection, he pays attention to what each parent finds most urgent and adjusts the plan as needs change.
His style is direct, patient, and practical. He looks to build trust and steady progress over time.
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Robert helps people with.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Robert lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online parenting support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the parent's perspective. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so parents can clarify what matters most and feel less judged while they work through challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete strategies for changing unhelpful thinking patterns, managing anxiety, and building routines that help with parenting, stress, and mood problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video suits in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions use less data and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when a written approach feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit counseling into parenting schedules and work commitments.
Questions people ask about Robert
What parenting and family concerns can be addressed?
He supports parents with behavior management, communication problems, blended family issues, and coping with separation or divorce. Other concerns include stress, grief, and difficulties with intimacy and body image.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style mixes client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques. Sessions combine open conversation with practical exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of counseling experience working with adults and children on a range of concerns. That experience informs a straightforward, goal-focused approach.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arkansas. His practice is based in Arkansas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
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 with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription 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, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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