Dr. R. Scott Gornto

Dr. R. Scott Gornto PHD, MDIV, LMFT, CST, EMDR | Psychotherapist | Speaker | Performance/Executive Coach | Founder/Owner Dr. R.

Scott Gornto (Dr. G), PHD, MDIV, LMFT, EMDR holds a PHD in Individual, Marriage & Family Therapy. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a EMDR Trained Trauma Therapist and Relationship Expert. Since 1999, Dr. Gornto has worked with individuals, couples/marriages, adolescents (12 yrs old and up), families, groups, churches, executives and leaders. During that time, he has seen over 35,000 hours of individual, couple/marriage, family and group therapy. His areas of specialization include: Addiction (chemical, behavioral), Anger managment, Anxiety/Depression, Betrayal/Infidelity Repair, Boundaries/Codependency, Communication/Conflict Resolution, Couples Therapy, EMDR for Trauma/PTSD and Parenting & Blended Family. He offers one-hour sessions as well as intensives for individuals and couples. He is the author of The Stories We Tell Ourselves™ and is a columnist for the Huffington Post and Psychology Today.

Ex. "My authentic, core self is grounded, curious, compassionate, and connected to Love. The parts of me that are "weak"...
02/12/2026

Ex. "My authentic, core self is grounded, curious, compassionate, and connected to Love. The parts of me that are "weak" or I see as "bad" are simply my psyche’s way of dealing with my pain. I need to listen and learn from them.” By getting in touch with your true self, and listening to your "bad" parts with curiosity and compassion, you can take steps to release burdens and transform into healthier aspects of your personality.




02/10/2026




“Hopefully, his anger will be better after we marry."“Surely, she'll respect me more after I'm her husband.""He will def...
02/09/2026

“Hopefully, his anger will be better after we marry."
“Surely, she'll respect me more after I'm her husband."
"He will definitely be more motivated and ambitious after we get married and have kids."
“Maybe, after we are married, she will take more personal responsibility."
"I hope she will be better with her spending after we get married."

-relationships


When you don't experience love or experience trauma, as a child, you don't experience it as the absence of love; you con...
02/06/2026

When you don't experience love or experience trauma, as a child, you don't experience it as the absence of love; you conclude that you are unworthy of love and/or something must be wrong with you.




And there are certain types of suffering that are necessary and even beneficial. Suffering has the ability to produce re...
02/03/2026

And there are certain types of suffering that are necessary and even beneficial. Suffering has the ability to produce resiliency, cultivate hope, increase humility, foster empathy, and reduce our fear.




 -relationships
01/26/2026

-relationships


Maturity involves observing your thoughts and recognizing that sometimes you can’t trust your perception, especially whe...
01/22/2026

Maturity involves observing your thoughts and recognizing that sometimes you can’t trust your perception, especially when you’re in a negative state of mind. Allow yourself time, and your mind will gradually shift to a more positive space.




🎙️ Now answering your questionsI’m launching a new podcast responding directly to what you want to know about mental hea...
01/21/2026

🎙️ Now answering your questions

I’m launching a new podcast responding directly to what you want to know about mental health, emotional maturity, relationships, and personal growth.

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🔒 Or submit anonymously using the link in my bio

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For nearly 20 years, Dr. R. Scott Gornto has used his unique and powerful approach to counseling and teaching to help individuals, couples/marriages, adolescents, families, groups, churches, executives and leaders to build lasting relationships through powerful personal development and relational intelligence.