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Charniece C. Scott

Charniece C. Scott, LCSW

Therapist in Louisiana · 10+ years of experience

Warm, practical therapy for stress and anxiety

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  • 10 years experience
  • LCSW in Louisiana
  • Client-centered care

About Charniece

Charniece C. Scott is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She has about 10 years of experience working in family therapy and school-based behavioral health settings. Her approach is warm and interactive, and she focuses on helping people find practical ways to feel better in day-to-day life.

She often works with depression, grief, anger, family conflict, and coping with major life changes. She also supports people facing issues related to parenting, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career concerns. Charniece pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, and other family-of-origin patterns that shape relationships.

Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental. Conversations are tailored to each person, not forced into labels. She blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build skills for managing emotions.

Charniece also incorporates elements of emotionally-focused work and EMDR when those approaches fit a person's history and goals. Treatment plans are created together so goals stay realistic and relevant. Sessions aim to be practical, with steps people can use between meetings.

To start, she asks people to share what matters most and what they want to change. From there she helps set clear goals and offers coaching-style support alongside therapy techniques.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

How therapy approaches fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with respect and helping people set their own goals. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through stress, family challenges, or difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, and stress. That approach is useful for learning new ways to respond to upsetting thoughts and situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying client-centered listening first, then adding CBT tools, mindfulness practices, or emotionally focused work as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins between meetings. It can also let people choose sessions that fit their energy level - for example a shorter check-in when time is tight, or a longer session when they need more time to process. Licensed professionals can explain which mix of approaches and scheduling will best support each person's goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Charniece help with?

She works with stress and anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She listens first and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs.

What is her professional background?

She has about 10 years of experience as a family therapist and as a behavioral health provider working in high school settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Louisiana.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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