My name is Cynthia Scott and I have been an individual therapist for over 15 years. I work with individuals. I am an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and have worked in Universities, Training in Companies and Private Practice. I have authored a book called "When Anxiety Attacks", so I am trained in ways people can help themselves but need help in putting these new ideas and behaviors in practice. I designed a program for NASA Mission Control engineers for problems with public speaking. This program is still being used today. I particularly like working with anxious or depressed clients, small changes make a huge difference in how happy we feel about our life. Over the years I have learned my best skills are listening and problem solving and I focus on your strengths to help you feel less anxious, and less depressed and ways to make your life less stressful. I do my best to make you feel like you can enjoy your sense of personal power and confidence again.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I let the client tell their story, I am here to listen and and want to know what led them to call. I ask questions to fill in blanks but the first session is for me to understand where they are today and what would they like to see happen differently in their life. Clients can expect feedback and support for what they are seeking to change. I focus on today not childhood issues, although they shape our behavior that comes later.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Listening and problem-solving are two of my best skills. I feel my clients always feel no problem is too small or no issue is too personal to work on. I feel sadness and depression are good topics for therapy and that everyone has experienced both and this is normal, not a place to stay in but a place to start looking for ways to move out of.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Every person who makes the effort to ask for a different perspective or tools to help with a problem is my best client. Asking for help is courageous! I respect it and give this person my best. I empathize and remember to make every session time well spent, I know when you feel overwhelmed it is difficult to feel positive...so that is my job. To give you a good plan and some information about how long it will take for you to feel better.

About Cynthia Scott