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D. Giovanni Scott, MD

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About D.

D. Giovanni Scott, MD, draws on over two decades of clinical experience to guide people through stress, anxiety, career pressures, and personal growth.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical skill-building and increased self-understanding to help clients manage life transitions and strengthen emotional resilience. With a background in psychotherapy, assessment, consultation, supervision, and training, she frames therapy as both a professional practice and a personal calling.

Dr. Scott’s work includes attention to anxiety and stress management, self-esteem concerns, relationship and communication difficulties, career-related stress, and coaching around life adjustments.

Her additional focus areas range from attachment and abandonment issues to social anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and challenges related to autism and Asperger syndrome. She also attends to topics such as prejudice and discrimination, seasonal affective disorder, and somatization.

Licensed to practice in Maryland and with extensive experience since 2004, Dr. Scott also contributes to doctoral training programs by supervising and mentoring future psychologists.

She welcomes clients who wish to explore Christian faith as part of therapy and integrates clients’ values into collaborative treatment planning. Sessions are conducted in English and arranged according to her availability in Maryland.

Evidence-Informed Techniques for Flexible Online Care

Dr. Scott draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill development and insight. One approach focuses on cognitive and behavioral strategies that help identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more adaptive responses; this method is often effective for stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety. Another common technique centers on emotion regulation and resilience building, teaching concrete coping tools to manage overwhelm, improve self-esteem, and navigate life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Scott works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and daily realities to determine which combination of techniques will best suit their needs, adjusting the plan as progress is made and new challenges arise.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people balancing busy schedules or geographic constraints. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access therapy with greater flexibility while maintaining continuity of care. These formats support regular skill practice between sessions and make it easier to integrate therapeutic strategies into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Scott works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, career pressures, and offers coaching support; she also attends to related concerns such as attachment, panic, and isolation.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on building insight, coping skills, and emotional resilience to help clients make meaningful, lasting changes.
How long has this clinician been practicing?
She brings 22 years of professional experience that include psychotherapy, assessment, consultation, supervision, and training in doctoral programs.
What are the credentials and where is the therapist located?
The clinician is D. Giovanni Scott, MD, licensed as MD Psychologist 04979, and she practices in Maryland.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with this therapist?
She does not accept international clients and provides services to clients in Maryland in English.
Which session formats are offered for online care?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, though scheduling depends on therapist availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English