D. Giovanni Scott , MD

D. Giovanni Scott, MD, brings 22 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, and self-esteem struggles. She practices in Maryland and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more effective in daily life.

Dr. Scott emphasizes helping people build coping skills and strengthen emotional resilience. She helps clients manage career stress, life transitions, and the ripple effects of attachment and abandonment concerns. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, panic attacks, social anxiety, and the impacts of traumatic brain injury.

Her background includes long experience in psychotherapy, assessment, consultation, supervision, and training. She has held licensure across multiple jurisdictions and currently contributes to a doctoral psychology internship program, helping train future psychologists. That training work informs her thoughtful, evidence-focused approach to care.

Faith can be part of the work when clients want it. Dr. Scott’s relationship with God matters to her, and she welcomes exploration of Christian faith as one component of clients’ journeys when requested.

Sessions focus on clear goals and steady skill-building. Conversations are practical and aimed at daily improvements, whether the need is reducing panic, easing social fears, or managing seasonal mood shifts. Dr. Scott helps people turn insight into action and build routines that support lasting change.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Dr. Scott uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavior change. One common approach she employs emphasizes coping skill development and emotion regulation to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms; this involves learning short practices and steps to manage physical symptoms and anxious thinking. Another approach centers on improving interpersonal patterns related to attachment and abandonment issues by identifying relationship dynamics and practicing new ways of communicating and setting boundaries.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Treatment is guided by the client's needs, preferences, and progress rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits in this practice. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and skill coaching when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions can be a good option when video bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing coaching, brief check-ins, and between-session support for practicing new skills. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity during life transitions.