Our Story

Generational Trust, Relational Healing

Scissortail Therapy Collective was founded to model relational healing. As a family-based clinical team, we believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and that our relationship is a powerful tool to show how healing happens. Together, we bring a blend of distinct yet complementary clinical styles to support your growth.

Kent Scott, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Clinical Specialties: Grief & Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+ Affirming Care, Spiritual Trauma

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Kent brings a deeply warm, present, and caring presence to the therapy room. Grounded in a client-centered, Rogerian-style approach, he meets you exactly where you are with profound respect and empathy. He specializes in helping both young and older adults navigate the heavy waters of depression, grief, anxiety, and major life transitions. He is also highly passionate about providing LGBTQ+ affirming care and walking with those healing from spiritual trauma.

With a clinical style that is gentle, authentic, and spiced with a natural sense of humor, Kent creates a safe space where you feel genuinely seen. While he is incredibly gentle, he is also willing to offer clinical challenges when you are ready, ensuring your growth is paced to your unique needs.

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Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses and a white textured polo shirt, standing in front of a wooden shelf with potted plants, books, a mug, and decorative items.

Mitchell DeShazer, MS, LMFT-S

Founder & Licensed Clinician

Clinical Specialties: Anxiety & Burnout, Trauma, Relational Therapy, IFS, Experiential Therapy, Addictions

As the founder of Scissortail Therapy Collective, Mitchell designs a therapeutic space that is grounded, inclusive, and deeply collaborative. Specializing in teens and adults, couples, and families, Mitchell helps clients navigate trauma, perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, and relational patterns that no longer serve them.

Utilizing powerful, experiential approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Narrative Therapy, Mitchell helps you move beyond simply talking about your pain to truly feeling and resolving it in a holistic way.

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