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 deepened my clinical lens through a study abroad program in Zürich, Switzerland, where I learned about the intersectional frameworks of spirituality and addiction. The program focused on how both 12-step models and harm-reduction approaches are applied 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 immersion expanded my understanding of how depth psychology, cultural context, and integrative treatment can work together to support healing with nuance.

During my practicum year, I had the privilege of working 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 helping clients feel truly seen in the depth of their experiences, as well as 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 living with anxiety disorders, complex trauma, struggling with toxic family dynamics, and/or working on rebuilding trust or improving communication in their relationships. I offer a collaborative therapeutic environment that fosters healing and allows you to reclaim your sense of self in a way that feels authentic and attuned to you. My approach is grounded in clinical training, a deep curiosity and empathy for others, and showing up as a genuine person.

When I’m not in session, you’ll usually find me surfing, swimming, or hanging out at the beach. I love reading fiction, cooking for friends, playing video games, learning Spanish and Greek, writing silly reviews on Letterboxd and spending time in nature. I also dedicate a significant amount of my “off-time” to deepening my clinical work through courses, seminars, consultation, and research to better understand what my clients are navigating and how I can support them. Overall, being a therapist is the most fulfilling path I could have chosen. It allows me to serve a community I care deeply about (LOS ANGELES!) while continually feeding my curiosity about people, healing, and life itself.

For more information about my approach, specialties, and how I can support your emotional wellness, visit my Psychology Today page.