Licensed Psychologist · Serving Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Families
I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is to help you understand through combining psychological depth with practical tools so you can gain insight and apply it in meaningful ways in your daily life.
“Understanding yourself is the first step toward living the life you want.”
— Scott, Licensed Psychologist
Rather than rushing to provide clinical labels or quick-fix solutions, I dedicate myself to deeply listening to the nuances of your story and the "why" behind your challenges. Sustainable change only happens when a person feels truly seen and heard.
Thoughtful, steady, and insightful. I create a space where you can explore your experiences with honesty and curiosity, while feeling supported and respected throughout the process.
Want to deepen their self-understanding and examine patterns that may be holding them back. If you are willing to look beneath the surface and engage in reflective work, we can build clarity and direction together.
Every individual possesses an innate capacity for growth and healing. I meet you where you are with unconditional positive regard, deeply listening before acting. The work is collaborative and focused on real-world change.
At Riverside Counseling and Psychiatry, Scott works with clients from Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, and across Northern Virginia, and offers telehealth for patients throughout Virginia.
Schedule with Scott →“Dr. Stapley helped me see patterns I had been blind to for years. He is direct but never harsh, and he always connects the dots in ways that feel genuinely clarifying.”
Riverside Counseling and Psychiatry Patient
Great clinicians bring their whole selves to their work. Here’s a little more about Scott.
Always has a book recommendation ready
Hiking clears the mind
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Any man can be a father; it takes someone special to be a dad
Ready to work with Scott?
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Prefer to call? (703) 337-3909
