Scott Allen Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Designing a warm, personal, versatile brand identity for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Client
Scott Allen LMHC
Year
2022
Category
Mental Health
Type of Work
UX Research
Branding
Identity Design
Creative Direction
Scott Allen is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in advanced and innovative therapy treatments- with a focus on
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RRT (Rapid Resolution Therapy),
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EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
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and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
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Scott reached out for assistance in taking his business to the next level- His initial request was a comprehensive Brand Identity Kit- complete with a logo that truly connects him with clients, while also displaying authority and professionalism in his field.
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The project goal was to develop a personal, connecting brand that clients are receptive to and more open to engaging with. Something that leaves them feeling confident, inspired, and revitalized.
The Design Challenge
Scott requested an incredibly versatile brand identity. Something that would speak directly to his ideal consumer in a way that would cause them to feel refreshed, inspired, intrigued and motivated to take action.
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The therapies Scott utilizes to provide relief to his clients focus on active listening, reflection, and guided discovery- and are meant to leave his clients feeling a lasting sense of calm, clarity, and motivation to establish new long-term thought patterns and habits.
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It was important to Scott that his business identity reflected an energetic tone while also emphasizing growth and new connection in a visual manner.
Research &
Competitive Analysis
During this phase of the project- We worked diligently to define the values and morals that Scott's brand encompassed.
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We performed market research on both a local and national scale in an attempt to identify individuals and clinics that are utilizing next-level branding and visuals to generate exposure and increase brand trust.
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We also dedicated a solid week's worth of time to delve into the specific treatments Scott integrates into his therapy sessions.
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RRT (Rapid Resolution Therapy)
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EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
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EFT (Emotionally- Focused Therapy)
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This discovery and analysis phase of the project allowed me to identify consistent traits among each treatment- which would later be leveraged to produce visual elements within Scott's Brand Identity Kit that genuinely reflected his practice and intent.
Research Summary
& Logo Design Phase
The research and discovery phase allowed us to understand Scott's practice and the 3 key factors that were equally important to him and his clients-
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1.) The traumas that Scott's clients faced were causing them to create repetitive patterns of negative thinking- oftentimes leaving them feeling trapped and hopeless.
2.) To overcome these mental blocks- it's important for the client to identify the issues one at a time, and develop an understanding of them without having to relive the experience.
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3.) A successful result is generated when a client can establish a new, positive thought process- effectively clearing mental blocks, realizing that the past is not the present and that an immediate threat no longer exists.
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These key factors were translated into a visual design that represented focus, brain stimulation, direction, and connection.
