Ang Scotto (they/them/theirs), LCSW

Ang Scotto is a seasoned virtual psychotherapist with over 5 years of experience delivering behavioral and therapeutic support to individuals navigating acute and chronic traumatic stress. Specializing in LGBTQ Couples Therapy and individual sessions, Ang offers comprehensive care to members of the LGBTQIA2S and Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) communities, integrating harm reduction and trauma-informed care approaches. Their expertise includes providing support for gender transition, lifestyle transitions (such as changes in employment and family dynamics), coping with chronic stress related to “othering” and discrimination, and addressing interpersonal and parenting challenges within polyamorous relationships.

Ang possesses extensive expertise in addressing complex grief and adjustment disorders stemming from various life transitions, including bereavement, chronic illness, disability, critical injury, job loss, and divorce. They are uniquely skilled in helping clients navigate the profound emotional fatigue and the necessity of “staying in it” while pursuing diagnosis and treatment for complicated chronic illnesses (e.g., POTS/dysautonomia, atypical autoimmune illness presentations, and neurological illnesses involving facial pain). Additionally, they are adept at supporting families through gender transition processes, as well as guiding parents who are struggling to support their children’s fear and anxiety within a turbulent political atmosphere.

Ang is highly skilled in addressing behavioral challenges associated with PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and persistent mood disorders. They also specialize in treating OCD and hoarding disorder. Ang employs evidence-based interventions to promote emotional and behavioral well-being, with a particular focus on addictive control-seeking behaviors such as hoarding, ritualization, self-harm, substance abuse, gambling, sex or porn addiction, and excessive spending. Notably, they hold deep clinical insight into the complex intersection of disordered eating histories and extreme restriction within the modern prevalence of GLP-1 medications.

Ang’s practice also extends to deeply relational work, including:

• Men unpacking relational wounding: Supporting men in exploring the systemic and personal conditioning that has taught them to believe internalizing their emotional experiences is a strict requirement for maintaining a relationship, spanning both traditional and queer relationship dynamics.

• Deconstructing chosen vs. unchosen identity: Helping cisgender and heterosexual individuals explore the complex psychological implications of realizing that certain aspects of their gender, sexual orientation, or relationship experiences are inherent rather than chosen.

Ang is dedicated to empowering individuals to harness their unique strengths and resilience in crafting a fulfilling life. Through virtual therapy, Ang offers support to individuals, couples, and families, drawing from a range of modalities within a trauma-informed framework. These modalities include CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, IFS, and curriculum-based behavioral intervention. With extensive experience in adapting traditional therapy approaches to incorporate trauma-informed care, an anti-racist perspective, and personalized harm reduction strategies, Ang believes in your innate capacity for healing and growth. Therapy serves as a catalyst for unlocking your potential and enhancing your life. Ang is enthusiastic about collaborating with you to cultivate the skills and changes that align with your goals and empower you to pursue your Best Life.