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Charlene Scott

Charlene Scott

LPCC

Therapist · Kentucky · 17+ years of experience

Compassionate practical therapy for life’s challenges

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  • Listening first
  • Practical tools
  • Collaborative pace

About Charlene

Charlene Scott is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 17 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and mood concerns. Charlene aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and clear. She creates a nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about what’s on their mind.

Her work often centers on helping people build confidence, improve motivation, and handle life changes. She supports parents who are juggling responsibilities and those facing caregiver strain. Charlene also helps people dealing with chronic illness or pain, addiction struggles, and issues that affect women specifically.

In sessions she uses approaches drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing. That means she listens closely, helps clients spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and guides practical steps toward change. Conversations focus on real goals and doable actions rather than jargon.

Charlene emphasizes collaboration. She and the person she’s working with set priorities together and try strategies that fit daily life. Her style is straightforward and empathetic, aimed at reducing stress and improving how people cope.

If someone wants to see whether her approach fits their needs, they can begin by completing the site’s short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

How her approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist reflects concerns and priorities so clients feel heard and respected, which helps people identify what matters most to them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior. It breaks problems into manageable steps and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or improve sleep.

Motivational interviewing supports change by exploring personal reasons for change and strengthening motivation. It tends to be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which mix of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can be scheduled during a work break or sessions can avoid camera use when that helps someone focus. Licensed professionals aim to make therapy practical and usable, helping clients build tools that fit everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Kentucky
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
LPCC
Languages
English
License (Kentucky)
LPCC · No. 164084
NPI
1528478070

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Charlene helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing parenting strain, caregiver stress, addiction, chronic pain or illness, and women’s issues.

What is her therapy style like?

She creates a nonjudgmental space and works collaboratively to set goals. Sessions emphasize clear listening, practical steps, and helping clients build confidence and motivation.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky.

Which languages are supported?

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

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
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  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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