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Victoria Scott

Victoria Scott

LPC

Experienced person-centered counselor

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Mississippi, Colorado, North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Arizona, Washington

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LPC, Mississippi2071
  • LPC, Colorado17177
  • LCMHC, North Carolina18165
  • LPC, AlabamaLPC04795
  • LPC, Louisiana9230
  • LPC, GeorgiaLPC013472
  • LPC, Virginia0701012094
  • LPC, Texas89705
  • LPC, South DakotaLPC20848
  • LPC, ArizonaLPC-22150
  • LMHC, WashingtonLH61409532
  • NPI 1134588999

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness informed
  • Person-centered care
  • Practical skill building

About Victoria

Victoria Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eleven years of clinical experience. She uses a person-centered style and emphasizes respect and unconditional positive regard. Victoria aims to tailor a clear plan for each person she meets. She writes and talks in a straightforward way so people can focus on what matters now.

Her practice often draws on mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to help reduce stress and anxiety. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. Those approaches are mixed to address issues like depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship difficulties.

Victoria has worked across a range of care settings and with many different concerns. Her background includes supporting people coping with parenting strain, grief, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also has experience with more complex presentations such as co-morbidity, intellectual disability, and patterns linked to dependent or antisocial personality traits.

As a parent of seven, including a son on the autism spectrum, she brings personal insight into family life and neurodiversity. That lived experience informs how she plans practical steps and supports parents dealing with day-to-day strain. Her focus remains on helping people build skills they can use between sessions.

Victoria invites prospective clients to take the initial step and complete the intake process. She works with people to set goals and to find treatment strategies that fit each person’s life and values.

How mindfulness and skills work in online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and bodily sensations in the present moment without judgment. It can help people reduce rumination, calm anxiety, and build steadier responses to stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to clarify personal values and take steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; this approach is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns that maintain symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try techniques that feel like a good fit. That might mean mixing mindfulness practices with ACT exercises or using CBT worksheets to track progress. The plan is adjusted to match a client's needs and preferences as therapy moves forward.

The original profile does not specify which online session formats are available, so please confirm current options before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work without commuting. Licensed professionals can guide how to structure sessions so skills are practiced between meetings and progress can be reviewed over time.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Other areas include addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, and career changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered with an emphasis on respect and unconditional positive regard. She blends mindfulness, acceptance, and skills-based tools to help people manage symptoms and reach goals.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has eleven years of counseling experience and has worked in a variety of mental health settings. Her work includes supporting people with complex needs such as co-morbidity and intellectual disability.

Which credentials and location apply to this clinician?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from Mississippi. The LPC credential is listed as part of her professional details.

In what languages can sessions be scheduled?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients as noted in her profile.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the intake process.

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