Curtrice Scott, LPC, LCPC

Curtrice Scott is a licensed counselor with 14 years of experience in mental health practice. She is credentialed as an LPC in the District of Columbia and as an LCPC in Maryland. She focuses on helping people who are coping with depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and life transitions.

Her style is warm and interactive. She aims to treat people with dignity and respect and to build a working relationship where clients feel heard. Sessions are conversational and practical, with an emphasis on what will help day-to-day functioning.

She uses a mix of approaches drawn from cognitive-behavioral ideas, humanistic principles, and psychodynamic perspectives. That blend is used to tailor a plan that fits each person’s situation and goals. Curtrice adapts conversations and exercises to match what a client needs in the moment.

She has worked with people dealing with trauma, neglect, physical abuse, substance use, parenting struggles, career stress, grief, relationship strain, sleeping and eating concerns, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Her practice includes experience supporting people who were formerly incarcerated.

Curtrice encourages small, practical steps toward change. She focuses on strengthening coping skills, improving self-esteem, and helping clients manage symptoms that interfere with daily life. If someone is ready to begin, she helps them set clear goals and a path forward.

Approaches that guide online work and how they help

Curtrice blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives. Cognitive-behavioral ideas focus on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that make problems worse and then practicing changes that feel manageable. That approach can help with anxiety, depression, and many stress-related struggles.

Humanistic elements emphasize respect and genuine listening. This helps people feel understood and build self-esteem as they decide what changes matter most. Psychodynamic-informed conversation looks at patterns that repeat over time and how past experiences shape current feelings, which can be useful for trauma, relationship, and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right blend is a shared process. The therapist works with each person to figure out what fits their goals and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance means the approach can change as needs evolve.

When planning online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. They can also be helpful when someone prefers a quieter setting or needs a shorter meeting during a work break. Licensed professionals can discuss how to structure sessions to match a person’s schedule and goals.