Dr. Pia L. Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia and South Carolina with 7 years of experience in higher education, non-profit, and state government working with adults, veterans, college students, individuals with disabilities, and minorities. She completed her Doctorate in Education at Drexel University and her Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from South Carolina State University. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, multicultural issues, relationships, women’s issues, and workplace stress. Her passion is working with individuals of color and individuals that struggle with life’s transitions and finding their purpose. Dr. Scott strives to provide an inclusive and safe space for individuals and believes in establishing rapport from the first meeting. She uses approaches in therapy to include person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution focused; however she has an eclectic approach in treatment tailored to meet your needs. Her passion for counseling provides opportunities for her to help you establish clear goals and apply solutions that work best for you. Dr. Scott establishes a welcoming and compassionate relationship with you in order to help you discover your purpose, achieve your goals, and prepare you to utilize the skills gained in therapy which can be applied throughout your life. Dr. Scott works with you to help you understand your mental health and reach your fullest potential. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!