Professional Referrals

Central Coast Behavioral Center welcomes referrals from physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, probation departments, attorneys, schools, Regional Centers, residential treatment programs, and other community professionals seeking outpatient therapy for adolescents and adults with complex behavioral, developmental, or mental health needs.
 

Dr. Scott Elmore provides collaborative, evidence-based treatment while maintaining open communication with referral sources, families, and multidisciplinary treatment teams whenever clinically appropriate and authorized by the client.
 

Areas of Clinical Experience
 

Dr. Elmore's professional experience includes working with a broad range of clinical presentations, with particular depth in:
 

• Complex Behavioral Health

• Adolescents with behavioral dysregulation

• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD)

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

• ADHD and executive functioning difficulties

• Anxiety and mood disorders

• Trauma and PTSD

• Impulse-control disorders

• Compulsive behaviors

• Problematic sexual behaviors

• Men's mental health

• Family conflict and behavioral concerns

• Justice-involved adolescents and adults

Collaborative Care
 

Many clients benefit from coordinated treatment involving multiple professionals. When clinically appropriate and authorized by the client, Dr. Elmore works collaboratively with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, probation officers, schools, attorneys, case managers, residential providers, and other treatment professionals to support continuity of care and improve clinical outcomes.
 

Professional Background
 

Dr. Elmore holds a Doctorate in Clinical-Forensic Psychology and has spent more than a decade working with adolescents and adults presenting with highly complex behavioral and developmental needs.
 

His clinical experience includes extensive work with justice-involved youth, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, aggression, trauma, impulse-control disorders, and problematic sexual behaviors. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with families and multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop individualized treatment plans that balance compassion, accountability, and practical behavioral change.
 

Earlier in his career, Dr. Elmore also worked with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness, providing experience with some of the most complex presentations encountered in community mental health.
 

Consultation
 

Professional consultation is available regarding treatment planning, behavioral concerns, complex case conceptualization, and coordination of care. Consultation may be appropriate for physicians, therapists, attorneys, schools, community agencies, and other professionals seeking clinical input regarding complex behavioral presentations.
 

Referrals
 

If you would like to discuss a potential referral or determine whether a client may be an appropriate fit, please contact Central Coast Behavioral Center. Whenever possible, referrals will be responded to promptly, and coordination with referral sources is welcomed when clinically appropriate.