Dr. Scott Massaro works with both adults and children, specializing in anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, stress management, phobias, fear of flying), neurodevelopmental issues (attention deficits and hyperactivity/ impulsivity, autism spectrum challenges, learning difficulties), adjustment difficulties, depression, and cognitive impairment, using a collaborative and supportive, cognitivebehavioral, solution-focused approach. Additionally, he provides psychological and neuropsychological assessments. Dr. Massaro previously served as an Officer and Psychologist in the United States Air Force providing services to active duty members and their families and welcomes the opportunity to work with Veterans. He has prior experience in both private practice and inpatient/outpatient hospital settings.
Dr. Massaro also has experience teaching at the college level and developed and led an elective course in Military Psychology, the first of its kind at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Professional/research interests also include: behavioral medicine, biofeedback, neuropsychology, virtual reality treatment, military psychology, sports psychology, psychological testing and assessment, aerospace/aviation psychology, aerospace medicine, and human factors psychology.
Outside of the office he enjoys exercise and fitness activities, sports, collecting space and sports memorabilia, reading, science and science-fiction, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Massaro is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Florida. He provides both in-office and telehealth appointments, offers insurance and private pay options, and flexibility in appointment days/times.
Education:
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, 1998
Center for Psychological Studies
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Master of Science, Space Studies (Space Human Factors Specialization), 2021
John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Master of Science, Psychology, 1994
Center for Psychological Studies
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Master of Arts, Psychology, 1993
Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1986
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
If you would like to explore and begin working on solutions to overcome your obstacles and difficulties, develop strengths and reduce weaknesses, feel feel to contact him as he is always eager to work with new individuals.