Amanda Scott

Amanda Scott accepts Centivo, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar IL, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Amanda Scott is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Amanda is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Amanda’s Illinois license number is 180014878, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Amanda Scott has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Amanda’s education and training include MA - Mental Heath Counseling, Concordia University. Over that time, Amanda has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Amanda Scott works with Parents, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Grief, Life Transitions, and Stress. These are the areas where Amanda spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Amanda is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Amanda Scott draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Amanda’s style is action-oriented, affirming, holistic, humorous, and open-minded. In Amanda’s words: “I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space focused on understanding and removing the blocks that keep clients stuck.”

Amanda Scott (she/her) offers therapy in English. Amanda identifies as White.

Amanda Scott offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 800 Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn. Amanda is licensed in Illinois, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Amanda Scott is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Amanda will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Amanda’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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