Hello and welcome to Discovering Hope Counseling Services. My name is Shalonda Scott and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My ideal client is anyone that needs my services the most. I'm a big advocate for therapy and my goal is to make it accessible to as many as possible. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to have a safe place and a listening ear. I received my bachelor's in social work from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2014 and my master's in mental health from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2015. Since deciding to go into private practice I have been focusing on life changes, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress management etc. I use various therapeutic modalities, tailored specifically to the client's needs. I work from a strengths-based approach which identifies any constraints that might be holding back an individual’s growth.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and Foster Care, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Guilt and shame, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 62294
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Shalonda has been a great therapist. The way she really helped me through a tough time and was able to help me think through it clearly.
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Shalonda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Shalonda is Great!!
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Shalonda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She was great. I highly recommend
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Shalonda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Shalonda is patient, practical and compassionate with a lot of wisdom to guide. She provided me with homework, to expand my horizons, get out of my comfort zone, and use good resources and practices for mindfulness, practical solutions to aptly resolvable problems and perspective for discernment on how to keep healthy emotional boundaries in toxic relationships. She encouraged self love and self esteem boosting ideas and plans that worked. I highly recommend anyone who needs help to seek counsel with Shalonda.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Shalonda for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Having therapy with Shalonda has truly made my quality of life all the more better. She listens to me, offers thoughtful insight, and helps me plan ahead and sets goals. I have noticed reduced anxiety levels since working with her and using the strategies we talk about during our sessions. She is wonderful!
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Shalonda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is wonderful. I feel so comfortable talking with her.
Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Shalonda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching