Since 1998, R. Scott Gornto has worked with individuals, couples, adolescents, families and groups.
Licensed by the State of Texas as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Scott’s perspective on psychotherapy takes into account the bio-psycho-social-spiritual issues that form a holistic and complete view of the person. He assists clients in: addressing their symptoms, gaining insight into their behaviors and thought processes, and alleviating distress. He is the creator of the Auxano Approach® to therapy. A developmental approach to therapy which highlights how marriage and relationship(s) invite us to grow ourselves up emotionally.
Scott is a graduate of Baylor University and holds a Master of Divinity degree in Counseling and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and he is a graduate of the Clinical Residency Program in Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Pastoral Counseling and Education Center (PCEC) in Dallas. Scott continues extensive training with Rick Carson, noted expert in Gestalt/Existential Therapy.
Professional affiliations include: Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Board Certified Supervisor by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapist and President of the Dallas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. He is a Certified Sex Therapist with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, and a member of American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
As an extension of his practice, Scott is a certified Birkman consultant and integrates the Birkman Method® http://www.birkman.com in his work with businesses, organizations, non-profits and churches while conducting team building, conflict resolution, personal coaching, and career counseling.
Scott is licensed and ordained and is a former church planter and pastor. He is an avid golfer. He also enjoys art/painting, soccer, tennis, scuba diving, snow skiing, health/fitness and spending time with his wife and two boys.
He is the founder and owner of Auxano Counseling and the creator of the Auxano Approach® to therapy.
