- Empathic listening
- Practical tools
- Educational resources
About Scott
Scott Persinger is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addiction, codependency, and life transitions. He writes plainly and aims to make the first steps toward counseling feel manageable. Scott offers calm, non-judgmental support while helping clients sort through practical concerns and emotional pain.
His style is straightforward and flexible. He listens first, then works with each person to shape goals and steps that fit daily life. He encourages journaling and notes between sessions to make therapy more useful. Scott also shares educational materials to help people better understand thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Scott brings 37 years of clinical experience to his work. He describes empathy, kindness, and respect as central to the process. He says his own experiences, including living with chronic low vision, helped him better notice others' struggles and respond with care.
In sessions he draws on several common approaches such as client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused techniques, existential questions, and mindfulness practices. He focuses on helping people improve how they think, feel, and relate so they can move forward from painful patterns.
Scott holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. He practices in Texas and conducts his work in English. He invites prospective clients to review his schedule and to select times that fit their obligations.
How Scott Uses Common Approaches in Online Therapy
Scott often draws on client-centered work that places the person's experience at the center of sessions. That means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people shape goals that feel right to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy is another key approach he uses to help identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior experiments that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Emotionally-focused techniques are used to help people notice and name strong feelings and to learn new ways of responding in relationships and personal struggles.Finding the right fit is part of the process. Scott works collaboratively to decide which approaches make sense based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He is open to adjusting methods over time so work in therapy matches what the person wants to change.
If you are interested in online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to balance therapy with work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
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Experience
37+ years
Credentials
Texas, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Scott help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, codependency, ADHD, trauma, parenting challenges, and many life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes a kind, non-judgmental approach and listens first. Sessions focus on practical steps, journaling, and educational material to apply between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 37 years of experience providing psychotherapy and mental health support.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW and practices in Texas with the credential noted as LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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