alana scott, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm alana!

There comes many points in one's life that there's a need for outside help, guidance and support. I help individuals navigate through life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief and loss with compassion and empathy.

My focus

I specialize in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, women's issues and grief and loss issues.

My approach

I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients learn and understand how their thoughts affect their emotions and behaviors. I also incorporate mindfulness skills to help clients stay calm and grounded.

My communication style

My communication style is very empathic, nonjudgemental and gentle. I very much encourage a collaborative experience with each client.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into therapy began with a desire to better understand and help people. I am passionate about working with individuals during different life transitions and being their key source of support.

My goals for you

I am passionate about making the therapy process comfortable and collaborative with every client I meet. Together clients and I create specific treatment plan goals to help reduce overall stress, anxiety and depression symptoms as well as work through grief and loss.

Our first session

In our first session I will spend most of the time getting to know you and your background to see where I can best help.

I identify as...

Female
Prefer Not to Respond
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Interpersonal

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

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