Dana Scott , LMFT

Dana Scott is a Georgia-licensed LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who works with people facing a range of mental health and developmental challenges. She brings focused experience supporting clients with LGBTQ+ related concerns, grief and loss, depression, bipolar disorder, and the stress of life transitions. Her practice also addresses needs related to autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, and women’s issues.

Dana centers her work on practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), pairing structured skills with compassionate support to help clients make meaningful changes. She emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s unique background and goals, offering guidance for navigating difficult emotions and rebuilding routines after major life changes.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward greater well-being takes courage, Dana offers steady support through the process of change. She helps clients identify priorities, develop coping strategies, and move toward a more satisfying and balanced life. Dana is licensed in Georgia under GA LMFT MFT001353.

Practical Approaches and Online Care

Dana Scott uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing mood, anxiety, and day-to-day functioning. CBT is a structured, goal-focused approach that is often helpful for depression, bipolar symptoms, and coping with stressful life changes.

In addition, Dana offers grief-focused supportive work that helps people process loss, adapt to change, and rebuild routines and meaning after difficult events. This work combines empathetic listening with practical strategies to navigate grief and transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dana collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations while maintaining regular contact and ongoing support.