Dr. Pia Scott-Boston , LPC

Dr. Pia Scott-Boston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and South Carolina with a strong background supporting adults, veterans, college students, individuals with disabilities, and members of minority communities. With a Doctorate in Education from Drexel University and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from South Carolina State University, she combines advanced training with 12 years of clinical and related experience across higher education, non-profit, and state government settings.

Her work centers on a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. She brings a multicultural perspective and a particular commitment to working with individuals of color, women, veterans, and those navigating prejudice or financial and employment challenges. Dr. Scott-Boston also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and questions of life purpose and self-love.

Dr. Scott-Boston takes an individualized, collaborative approach to care, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and narrative work to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. As a Licensed Professional Counselor - a state-issued credential to practice counseling - she focuses on building rapport from the first meeting, helping clients clarify goals and apply practical strategies that support lasting change and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Pia Scott-Boston integrates evidence-informed methods to support clients through online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that bring meaning, while also teaching ways to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead, helping people explore goals, identity, and personal strengths in a nonjudgmental way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Scott-Boston works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts treatment as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from different locations and fit care into busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and use approaches that suit each client’s lifestyle and comfort level.