Therapist profile
NaTonya Scott, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Addictions
Continue with NaTonyaWhere NaTonya stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Missouri / 2020032808; LPC, Texas / 92594; LPCC, California / 16925
- NPI
- 1215515358
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About NaTonya
NaTonya Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and help coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, control issues, substance use, forgiveness, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces issues, social anxiety, and women's issues.
Her work uses person-centered ideas alongside goal-focused methods. Sessions are practical and direct. She listens to what matters to the client, and then helps set clear steps to address it. That often means looking at thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to see what helps.
NaTonya draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support behavior change. She also uses trauma-focused approaches when past events are affecting day-to-day life. In session she will help identify patterns that keep someone stuck and practice alternatives that feel doable.
She has worked in agency settings, telehealth, and private practice. That variety has given experience with different kinds of client needs and service settings. Her background includes supporting people dealing with both mental health and substance use concerns.
Practical details are discussed during initial contacts. People who want to start fill out a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
NaTonya uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person's concerns and priorities. That approach means she listens to what matters most and checks in about goals before suggesting changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to see what improves daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change by exploring motivation and setting manageable next steps.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will work with the client to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for anxious thinking, then switching to trauma-focused work if past events are keeping someone stuck. The plan is reviewed and adjusted together as progress is tracked.
The practical benefits of online sessions should fit into everyday life. If you want to proceed, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or family, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions so therapy can be integrated into a normal week without major disruption.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Texas, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationships, self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, eating issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered and goal-directed, combining listening with practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience providing counseling in agency settings, telehealth, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.