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Dana Scott

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

LMFT Georgia

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Grief, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Dana

Dana Scott is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Georgia who brings a background working with people with mental health and developmental disabilities.

Background and approach

She holds an LMFT credential and has three years of formal experience as a practicing therapist, built on over a decade of earlier hands-on work supporting clients through challenging circumstances. Her experience includes supporting people navigating LGBT-related concerns, grief and loss, and major life transitions.

Her approach centers on practical, skills-based strategies that help clients manage mood and cope with change, including work relevant to bipolar disorder and depression. Dana also focuses on related areas such as autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, and women's issues.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients take concrete steps toward greater wellbeing while adapting tools to each person’s situation.

Practical approaches and flexible online care

Dana incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice, focusing on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT can be useful for managing symptoms of depression, bipolar mood patterns, and helping people develop coping strategies for life changes and grief.

Her style emphasizes applying concrete tools in everyday life, helping clients practice new skills between sessions and track progress over time. This collaborative work involves exploring which techniques fit a person's goals and routines, with the therapist and client adjusting the plan as needs evolve.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during transitions and provide flexible ways to engage in therapy from different locations within Georgia. Licensed professionals can tailor session frequency and format to support goals while fitting therapy into busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Dana works with people experiencing LGBT-related issues, grief and loss, coping with life changes, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, and women's issues.
What kinds of methods does she use in therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach, emphasizing practical skills and thought-behavior patterns to help clients manage symptoms and respond differently to challenges.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
Dana has three years of formal experience as a licensed therapist, supported by over 15 years of prior work with individuals who have mental health and developmental disabilities.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Georgia and holds the LMFT credential with licence number GA LMFT MFT001353.
What language options are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only; international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats can clients choose from?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

Bipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressIntellectual disabilityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English