Dana Scott , LMFT

Dana Scott is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia who focuses on supporting people through grief, LGBTQ-related concerns, and major life transitions. She has worked with individuals who have mental health and developmental disabilities and provides care for people coping with bipolar disorder, depression, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, and women's issues. Dana emphasizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and offers steady, empathetic support throughout that process.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills tailored to their goals and circumstances. She meets clients in English and holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - a professional license for therapists trained in relationships and family systems. Dana is licensed in Georgia and is currently not accepting new clients.

CBT-Informed Care and Flexible Online Options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is central to Dana Scott's approach. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and teaching practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, and coping with life changes.

In addition to CBT-informed techniques, Dana emphasizes skill-building for coping and adjustment. This often involves collaboratively developing tools and routines to manage stress, navigate transitions, and address caregiver-related challenges, tailored to each person's circumstances and goals. Licensed professionals and therapists work together with clients to find the best methods for progress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Dana will help assess needs, goals, and personal preferences to determine whether CBT strategies or other techniques are the best fit, and she frames treatment as a collaborative process.

Online therapy with Dana can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to integrate therapy into daily life while maintaining continuity of care.