About

I’m Em Scott (they/she), an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #151251) registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, under the supervision of Dr. Liz Mohun, PsyD., LMFT #93670.

I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Downtown Los Angeles, after earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Arts from the University of Baltimore and an Associate’s Degree in Humanities from the Community College of Baltimore County.

In 2022, I was awarded a study abroad opportunity in Zürich, Switzerland, studying the intersection of spirituality and addiction. The program focused on the application of 12-step models and harm-reduction approaches in Swiss clinical settings, examining Jung’s influence on modern addiction treatment. I attended lectures at the C.G. Jung Institute, the International School of Analytical Psychology, and the University of Zürich Psychiatric Hospital, where I gained insight into how psychotherapy is practiced within a humanistic, socially supported, and culturally attuned system that integrates clinical care with comprehensive public programs. This experience helped mold me into a clinician who cares deeply about the intersections of cultural context, integrative treatment, and community resources in supporting client care.

During my practicum year, I worked as a school-based therapist at Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High School and PUC eCALS High School through Partnerships to Uplift Communities‘ Mental Health Counseling Program. There, I provided pro-bono therapy to students and families. Working with teens taught me invaluable lessons about showing up as an authentic and genuine therapist.

In my current group private practice at Los Angeles Emotional Wellness Group in Los Feliz, I work with adults and couples who are struggling with anxiety disorders, PTSD, family dynamics, and/or are working on rebuilding trust or improving communication in their relationships. My approach is down-to-earth, non-judgmental, sometimes humorous, and direct.

When I’m not in session, I’m probably surfing, reading fiction, cooking with friends, learning Spanish and Greek, writing silly reviews on Letterboxd, and spending time with my family. I also dedicate a lot of my time to deepening my clinical work through courses, seminars, consultation, and research to better understand how to support my clients.

In short, being a therapist is the most fulfilling path I could have ever chosen as my career. It allows me to serve a community I care deeply about (LOS ANGELES!) while continually feeding my curiosity about people, healing, and what little we truly know about this life.

For more information about my approach, areas of interest, and if we might be a good fit to work together, visit my Psychology Today page.