Ericha Scott PHD

An authentic, dedicated, passionate, licensed psychotherapist, with additional certifications as a creative and expressive arts healer and as an interfaith spiritual director. In addition, she is an author, artist and advocate for disempowered populations. Dr. Scott is a healer who walks the fine line between mysticism and evidenced-based psychotherapy. For 39 years, she has worked with those who struggle with substance and behavioral use disorders, survivors of trauma, complex trauma, torture, dissociation, and victims of sex trafficking.

She is an honorary Fellow for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Her commitment to health, wellness, and "art as medicine" includes experiential teaching for medical doctors, professional clinicians, the public, and her own personal health journey. Her investment in social change via the arts across the world includes travel, presentations, collaboration, and cultural exchange in 4 continents. Her worldwide creative and spiritual workshops bring hope and healing to diverse populations.

A number of her academic publications and lectures have been translated into Prussian, Arabic, and Czechoslovakian.

"I give the credit for my success to the power of art to heal and transform even the most challenging problems.”

What are people saying about Dr. Scott?

"Having followed Dr. Ericha Scott’s writing and enjoyed the privilege of collaborating with her in clinical practice, I can wholeheartedly attest to her penetrating ability to inspire her readers and her clients to dig deep and let their truth shine unabashedly. Dr. Scott wields a sharp intellect with the power to pierce through the haze, combined with an artistry and softness that brings out the mystical. It is her love and passion that I believe gives her the courage to see the self in all its light and shadow and to help others aspire to their highest selves. In this current work, one cannot come away without feeling truly touched and opened."

- Robert Krochmal, MD, Integrative Wellness

"Anyone reading her work will be touched, as she imparts her truth so willingly and generously."

- Megan Plumridge

A Faithful Fan and Author

"I have known [Dr. Scott] for a very long time, and I can attest to her creative gifts; she is an amazing artist, as well as a gifted writer. Most people with her talents would have focused on themselves and their success, but for Dr. Scott, caring about others was always foremost in her life, her thoughts, and her career."

- Gayle Prather, Author