Victoria Scott
LPC
Compassionate, person-centered counseling for practical change
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- Person-centered approach
- Practical emotion skills
- Family and relationship focus
About Victoria
Scott has worked in a range of mental health settings and with many kinds of concerns. She has supported people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and self-esteem issues. Anger and parenting stress are also among the areas she addresses.
Her own life as a parent of seven, including a son on the autism spectrum, shapes how she listens and responds. That background informs her ability to talk through family problems, communication struggles, caregiving strain, and blended family dynamics. She frames interventions around each person's daily reality rather than abstract theory.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and practical tools. Techniques draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices alongside a client-centered stance. Sessions commonly include skill building for managing intense emotions and improving interactions with others.
Clients can expect a collaborative process where the counselor and client set priorities together. Scott aims to help people move through grief, cope with life changes, and reduce patterns that cause recurring conflict. She encourages small, steady steps toward better functioning and stronger relationships.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Mississippi, Colorado, North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Arizona, Washington
Languages
English
How ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, anger, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes respectful listening and collaboration so clients feel understood while they set their own goals.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. That collaboration can include mixing techniques from different approaches as progress unfolds.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering options that don’t require being on camera. Licensed professionals can still teach the same emotion regulation, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises used in face-to-face work, adapted to a client’s routine and goals.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Mississippi
- Experience
- 11+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Mississippi)
- LPC · No. 2071
- License (Colorado)
- LPC · No. 17177
- License (North Carolina)
- LCMHC · No. 18165
- License (Alabama)
- LPC · No. LPC04795
- License (Louisiana)
- LPC · No. 9230
- License (Georgia)
- LPC · No. LPC013472
- License (Virginia)
- LPC · No. 0701012094
- License (Texas)
- LPC · No. 89705
- License (South Dakota)
- LPC · No. LPC20848
- License (Arizona)
- LPC · No. LPC-22150
- License (Washington)
- LMHC · No. LH61409532
- NPI
- 1134588999
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, anger, and issues with self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and respectful, with an emphasis on practical tools. She combines client-centered listening with structured techniques from evidence-based approaches.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 11 years of counseling experience in various mental health agencies and settings and has supported people across many life stages and challenges.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from Mississippi while holding licensure in multiple states as listed by her background.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.