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Scott Persinger, LCSW

Compassionate, practical therapy for anxiety and stress

37 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Scott

Scott Persinger is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. He works with adults facing depression, grief, sleep problems, addiction struggles, and career or relationship concerns. Scott aims to offer steady, respectful support so people feel heard and understood from the first session.

He keeps sessions practical and flexible, focusing on what helps each person move forward. Scott encourages journaling between meetings and often shares short educational materials about thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

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Background and approach

He emphasizes empathy, dignity, and a nonjudgmental approach in his work. Scott draws on client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead and build trust. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thought patterns and mindfulness skills to reduce stress and improve sleep.

Emotionally-focused ideas inform his work on intimacy and relationship problems. His own life experience, including managing chronic low vision, has shaped how he notices the small, important ways stress shows up. Scott invites people to try different strategies and to adjust the plan as needed.

He describes therapy as a collaborative process with room for twists and course corrections. Scott practices from Texas and offers sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. He encourages people to consider how therapy fits into daily life and to pick ways of working that match their schedule and needs.

How Scott’s Approaches Work Online

Scott uses client-centered therapy to follow each person’s priorities and build trust. This approach means the therapist listens closely and shapes sessions around what matters most to the client, which helps when people feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often useful for anxiety, sleep issues, and coping with mood shifts. Emotionally-focused ideas guide work on intimacy and relationship strains by helping people recognize and name emotions that shape interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott treats therapy as a collaboration and will discuss goals and preferences to choose techniques that fit the person's situation. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what doesn’t.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat or text can fit quick check-ins or moments between busy days. These options make it easier to match therapy to work schedules, caregiving demands, or other life needs.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Scott help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, addictions, and a wide range of relationship and life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Scott uses a respectful, nonjudgmental style that focuses on the person's needs and dignity while offering practical suggestions.
How much experience does he have?
Scott brings 37 years of clinical experience to his work, drawing on long practice with diverse emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for Scott?
He holds LCSW credentials and is licensed as a Texas LCSW and a Utah LCSW, and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Scott?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
37 years
Licensed
Texas, Utah
Languages
English

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