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D. Giovanni Scott

D. Giovanni Scott, Psychologist

Maryland

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Psychologist - Stress and ADHD support

  • Anxiety management
  • Career concerns
  • Blended family issues

About D.

D. Giovanni Scott is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, coaching, and ADHD. Her profile also notes support for issues such as blended family problems, attachment concerns, and communication difficulties.

She focuses on practical strategies that people can use day to day. Sessions aim to build insight and stronger coping skills. She also helps clients manage life transitions, reduce panic symptoms, and address social anxiety and isolation.

Dr. Scott has a long history of work in assessment, consultation, supervision, and training. She has been licensed since 2006 and has provided psychotherapy and internship supervision in doctoral programs. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.

Faith can be part of conversations if a client wishes. The biography says her Christian faith is personally important and she welcomes clients who want to include spiritual themes in therapy.

She conducts video sessions only and does not offer text-based treatment. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Dr. Scott works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. Cognitive-behavioral approaches involve identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve routine functioning. This style is useful for panic, social anxiety, and stress-related problems.

She also uses behavioral and coping strategies that help people build steady daily routines and manage symptoms of ADHD and seasonal mood shifts. These techniques often include structuring tasks, small habit changes, and planned exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods fit a client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That can include adjusting techniques over time as progress and setbacks occur.

The profile specifies video sessions only, so confirm current scheduling and format details before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins during workdays or between appointments. If quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins, or avoiding camera use matter, discuss those practical needs when you schedule the first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

22+ years

Listed in

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, coaching, and ADHD. The profile also lists blended family issues, attachment concerns, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

The biography describes practical work to build insight and strengthen coping skills. Sessions are aimed at concrete strategies for managing symptoms and daily challenges.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of experience working in psychotherapy, assessment, consultation, supervision, and training.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland. The profile records licensure history beginning in 2006.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

She does not accept international clients according to the profile.

What session formats are used?

The biography states she conducts video sessions only and does not provide text-based treatment. Confirm session options before booking.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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