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Octavia Scott, LCSW
Illinois
Illinois LCSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Octavia
Octavia Scott is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. Sessions are practical and focused on small changes that make daily life easier.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and reflects what matters to each person. Mindfulness and Solution-Focused techniques are part of her approach when they match a client's goals.
In sessions she focuses on concrete steps. That can mean identifying thought patterns, trying new routines, or planning short experiments between meetings. Discussions are straightforward and action-oriented so progress is easier to track.
Octavia also addresses concerns like body image, guilt and shame, forgiveness, money and financial stress, workplace issues, and questions young adults face. She works with people on self-harm, self-love, and finding a sense of purpose when those topics are part of the presenting concern.
Her practice aims to help people build practical coping skills. She recommends clear, measurable goals and regular check-ins to see what works. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Octavia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that increase stress or anxiety and to design small experiments to test new responses. CBT sessions focus on clear steps and homework that fit into everyday life.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on careful listening and reflecting what the client says so goals are clearer. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment coping.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Octavia will review what you want to change and suggest which methods to try first. The plan is collaborative and adjusts over time based on what helps you make progress.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help clients consistently practice skills between sessions and integrate changes into daily routines.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, guilt and shame, money issues, workplace stress, and young adult concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses. Sessions include practical exercises and short experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
What is her professional background?
She is an LCSW with seven years of practice experience. Her work history includes supporting people with anxiety, motivation, and confidence challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Illinois LCSW license and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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