D. Giovanni Scott, Psychologist

D. Giovanni Scott is a Psychologist with 22 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, stress, and life changes. She focuses on practical skills to improve coping, build self-esteem, and handle career and relationship strains. She also supports people navigating ADHD and issues related to traumatic brain injury.

Dr. Scott emphasizes clear, usable strategies in sessions. She helps people identify patterns that cause distress and practices new ways of responding. Conversations are aimed at small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.

Her background includes long experience in psychotherapy, assessment, consultation, supervision, and training. She has been licensed in Maryland after earlier licensure in Virginia and the District of Columbia, and she currently helps train doctoral psychology interns.

Faith can be part of the work when clients want it. Dr. Scott welcomes exploration of Christian beliefs alongside psychological goals, and she respects spiritual values as part of a person’s whole life.

Sessions are conducted by video only. Before booking, people should confirm session options and scheduling details to make sure video appointments will meet their needs.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Dr. Scott uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and behavioral change. One common approach focuses on teaching coping strategies to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms, with step-by-step practices clients can use between sessions. Another approach targets self-esteem and life transitions by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and rehearsing alternative responses to stressors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Scott will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most in everyday life.

All sessions are conducted by video only, so clients should confirm that video appointments meet their needs before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and cut out commute time, which helps fit therapy into a busy week. Video sessions also let the therapist observe interactions, affect, and behavior in real time, which can be useful for practicing skills together and tracking progress over time.