Scott Foor, MSW

Meet Scott.

Hi, I’m Scott Foor, a Supervisee in Clinical Social Work. I work with tweens, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional overwhelm, especially those who feel more at home in worlds shaped by games, stories, creativity, and imagination.

You might be a parent who has tried everything to help your child feel better. Or you might be a young adult feeling weighed down by pressure, self-doubt, or the sense that you don’t quite fit traditional expectations. I understand how heavy that can feel. My goal is to create a therapy space that feels safe, relatable, and even a little fun, where your interests are welcomed, not minimized, and where we build real tools for emotional regulation and confidence.

I offer in-person therapy in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as well as secure online therapy across Virginia, making it easier to access meaningful, personalized support alongside school, work, and family life.

Who I Work With

I primarily work with:

• Tweens and teens struggling with anxiety, social stress, OCD, or emotional regulation

• Young adults navigating academic pressure, relationships, identity development, or burnout

• Neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD or autistic traits

• Parents who want to better understand and support their child’s emotional world

Many of the clients I work with feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected and are looking for therapy that meets them where they are.

My Background & Approach

I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise and my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.

My professional journey began as a mentor for at risk youth, which sparked my passion for helping young people feel seen and supported. I’ve since worked in a pediatric psychiatric hospital, an intensive outpatient program specializing in OCD, and with Prince William County Community Services, where I supported youth and families through an Intensive In-Home Program.

Across these roles, I’ve seen how powerful therapy can be when young people feel truly understood and how emotional safety opens the door to growth and change.

My approach is trauma-informed, attachment aware, and developmentally attuned. I integrate evidence-based methods including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT

• Exposure and Response Prevention - ERP

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT

• Internal Family Systems - IFS

All therapy begins with stage one trauma-informed work, focused on safety, emotional regulation, and stabilization.

Geek-Affirming Therapy & Creative Approaches

What makes my work unique is how I intentionally integrate geek and nerd culture into the therapeutic process. For many clients, video games, comics, anime, fantasy, sci-fi, and tabletop role playing games are places of meaning, regulation, and identity, not distractions.

In therapy, we may use:

• Superhero and story metaphors

• Role-playing and narrative exploration

• Gaming and fandom frameworks

• Creative problem-solving and imagination

These approaches help make therapy more engaging and accessible, especially for clients who don’t connect with traditional talk therapy. Through fictional narratives and role play, we can safely explore real emotions, inner conflicts, and strengths in a way that feels empowering.

I am currently pursuing advanced training and certification in Geek Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to continue deepening this work.

Location & Services

I offer:

• In-person therapy in Fredericksburg, Virginia

• Telehealth therapy across Virginia

If you’re looking for support that respects creativity, neurodivergence, and emotional depth, for your child or for yourself, I would be honored to walk alongside you.