Charlene Scott , LPCC

Charlene Scott is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky with 17 years of experience. She focuses on women's issues alongside a broad range of concerns like stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Charlene aims to make the first step feel safer for people who are unsure where to begin.

Her style is warm and direct. She creates space for honest conversation and listens without judgment. Sessions are intended to help people name what feels hard, find small steps forward, and build practical skills for day-to-day life.

Charlene uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead and to build trust. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new patterns. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants support finding their own reasons to change.

She has worked with issues such as compassion fatigue, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, depression, ADHD, and family stress. Charlene also supports caregivers and people managing chronic pain, illness, or disability.

People who come to her can expect practical conversation, goal-oriented planning, and encouragement. She helps clients set realistic steps, check progress, and adjust plans as needed. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online using video, phone, chat, or text-based messaging. Charlene describes the work as partnership-focused, aimed at helping people move toward more manageable days and clearer choices.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. In practice this means Charlene asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify their values and goals to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking that make problems worse and tests small, practical behavior changes to improve mood and functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change and build confidence when they feel stuck.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. Charlene will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She commonly blends techniques so sessions stay practical and responsive to what a person needs that week.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people see facial cues and use a normal session flow. Phone sessions can work well when video is not possible or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiver schedules, or days with unpredictable hours.