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Dr. Essence Scott

Therapist(she/her/hers)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Essence, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. I provide a grounded, warm, and honest space where clients can feel understood, supported, and empowered.

My approach to therapy

My approach is trauma-informed, direct, and deeply collaborative. I blend practical strategies with emotional insight to help clients feel grounded, build clarity, and make real, sustainable progress.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a calm, welcoming space where we talk about what brought you in, what you’ve been carrying, and what you want to change. I help you identify immediate priorities, clarify goals, and leave with a sense of direction and relief.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Hampton University, MS (Master of Science) at Virginia State University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English