Snapshot: Dana Scoville

Position: Licensed Staff Counselor, Counseling and Psychological Services, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), Florida campus.

Responsibilities: Scoville provides free and confidential individual, couples and family counseling services to benefits-eligible employees and their family members on the Florida campus. She can help address a wide range of issues, such as relationship concerns; stress; adjustment to change or loss; mood, anxiety, career or academic issues; health-related concerns; and conflict resolution. She also offers support groups, consultation, referrals, outreach and education.

Background: A native Texan, Scoville moved to Florida in 2005. She is a licensed mental health counselor and obtained a doctorate from Capella University and a master’s degree from St. Mary’s University. With 18 years of experience with individuals and families in therapy, she has worked in a variety of mental health settings and also maintains a private practice in Jupiter.

Philosophy on mental health: “Mental health is a lifestyle, and, just as with physical health, it requires regular monitoring and maintenance.”

Arrived at Scripps Research: June 2014

Thoughts on TSRI: “I am excited to support such an accomplished and diverse research community. I understand what a high-pressure environment this can be, and my goal is to enhance the overall well-being of the Scripps community and their loved ones.”

Professional Affiliation: Scoville is a member of the American Counseling Association.

Extracurricular Activities: Scoville enjoys traveling, spending time with loved ones, friends and her dog, working out and creating healthy meals.

Send comments to: press[at]scripps.edu

“I am excited to support such an accomplished and diverse research community,” says Licensed Staff Counselor Dana Scoville of Scripps Florida.

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Snapshot: Dana Scoville

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