About Uptown Dallas Counseling

About Us

Holly Scott is the founder of Uptown Dallas Counseling and is one of ten therapists in the DFW area who is certified as a Diplomate in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Holly uses her knowledge of cognitive therapy to help you solve your problems quickly and effectively.

“Seeking counseling can be a scary process. Whether you have struggles with social anxiety, work stress, depression, life transitions, or other mental health concerns, we use our expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you solve your problems. I invite you to explore this website to learn more about us and our unique approach to counseling.” Holly Scott, MBA, MS, LPC

Why I am a Therapist

“Choosing to become a psychotherapist was a decision I made relatively late in life. It was after a cancer diagnosis in 2002 that I decided to transition from a career in corporate finance to one in psychotherapy. Seven years later in 2009, I became licensed to practice mental health counseling and opened my private practice two years after that.

Because of my background in engineering and finance, I was drawn to the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to counseling from the beginning. CBT is a logical, structured, solution- focused approach to helping people solve their problems. Additionally, the effectiveness of CBT treatments in improving patient’s moods has been extensively tested and verified by psychological scientists.

Along with my specialized training in CBT, I have life experiences that allow me to connect with my clients on a personal level. My favorite thing about my job is seeing clients transition from a place of pain and vulnerability to one of strength and hope. If you are suffering and looking for help, I encourage you to read more about my practice and my approach to therapy. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact me.”

Holly Scott, MBA, MS, LPC

Experience

Ms. Scott has over ten years of experience working in the mental health field.

Over the past ten years, Ms. Scott has adapted her Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training, techniques, and processes to treat a vast variety of mental health symptoms for adults in varying stages of their life.

To view a comprehensive list of these symptoms, click the button below.

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Post-Graduate Training

Ms. Scott has received extensive post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from The Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She met the rigorous standards of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy to be certified as a Diplomate.

Ms. Scott has additional Post-Graduate training in CBT from the New York Institute of Cognitive Therapy, Icahn School of Medicine, National Cancer Institute, and Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy.

Education

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Master’s Degree, Master of Science in Counseling, received August 2009.

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Master’s Degree, Master of Business Administration, class valedictorian, received August 1985.

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Civil Engineering, magna cum laude, received May 1981.

What is Counseling?

Counseling gives you an opportunity to talk over things on your mind with an objective person. A counselor can help you learn new skills and new ways of looking at situations that can relieve your negative emotions. Once you learn these skills, you will be more capable of solving problems on your own.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely researched and evidence-based forms of therapy. CBT has been shown in more than one thousand studies to be effective in treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders and psychological problems.

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