- Stress and anxiety
- Career and coaching
- Video sessions only
About D.
D. Giovanni Scott is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 22 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, coaching, and ADHD, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus.
She helps people build insight and strengthen coping skills. Sessions are meant to address day-to-day stress, transitions, and relationship-related struggles in clear, practical ways. She also supports people who want to include their Christian faith in therapy discussions when that is important to them.
Dr. Scott has held licenses in multiple jurisdictions since 2006 and has provided psychotherapy, assessment, consultation, and supervision. She also works in a doctoral psychology internship program, helping to train future psychologists.
In sessions she emphasizes skill-building and practical steps. That can include strategies to manage anxiety, approaches to improve self-esteem, and methods to handle career or life-change stressors. She speaks plainly and focuses on concrete tools that can be used between meetings.
Her practice notes a range of additional concerns she addresses, including attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control problems, isolation and panic, seasonal mood changes, somatic symptoms, traumatic brain injury, and women’s issues. People interested in working with her should confirm session details before booking and follow the listed steps to get started.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Two common evidence-based approaches she uses are cognitive-behavioral methods and skills-focused coaching. Cognitive-behavioral techniques look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teach practical exercises to reduce anxious responses. Skills-focused coaching emphasizes goal setting, step-by-step practice, and tools you can apply between meetings to handle work stress or social situations.Another helpful approach is behavioral exposure in measured steps to reduce avoidance. This involves gradual practice of feared situations with support and planning, which can be useful for social anxiety and panic-related concerns. Each approach focuses on observable steps and measurable progress rather than abstract concepts.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match the person’s goals, comfort level, and day-to-day life. Adjustments are common as therapy progresses to keep the work practical and relevant.
She conducts video sessions only, so confirm that format fits your schedule and tech setup before booking. Online sessions make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people join from familiar surroundings. Check the online therapy options, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first video session to get started.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, coaching, and ADHD, and also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and emphasizes building insight plus practical coping skills that can be used between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working in clinical settings, assessment, consultation, supervision, and training.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She conducts video sessions only and does not provide text-based treatment.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.