Scott Persinger is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He welcomes straightforward conversation and aims to offer empathetic, nonjudgmental care as people work through life changes and everyday struggles. Scott emphasizes dignity and respect in sessions and invites clients to bring what matters most to them.
Scott keeps the work practical. He talks with clients about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and encourages journaling between visits to track progress. Educational materials about cognitive, emotional, and behavioral health are often shared to support learning outside of sessions. He prioritizes kindness and steady support as people try new ways of coping.
He draws on many years of experience to respond flexibly to each person's needs. Scott notes that living with chronic low vision shaped his ability to notice and empathize with others' challenges. That perspective informs how he listens and stays attentive to practical problems in daily life.
Scott's approach blends client-centered care with techniques that help people notice patterns and make small changes. He works on improving communication, coping skills, sleep patterns, and areas like addiction, anger, parenting stress, and career concerns. The work often includes building routines and practicing new responses in real life.
To begin, people review his schedule and pick a time that fits their obligations. Scott encourages active participation, regular social support, and follow-up notes so sessions stay focused and useful.
How Scott Uses Talk-Based and Skill-Focused Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person needs. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps people name their goals so sessions stay useful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical tools to change those patterns for anxiety, sleep, mood, and addictive behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their feelings and how those emotions show up in relationships, which can support healing from intimacy-related concerns or attachment wounds.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Scott collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks in about what’s helping and adjusts the plan so sessions focus on real-life changes and clearer daily routines.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when that helps. Licensed professionals can guide how often to meet and which methods will best support coping, self esteem, sleep, and relationship concerns.
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
37+ years
Credentials
Texas, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Scott help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, and career or parenting stresses.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Scott practices in a kind, nonjudgmental way that centers the client's goals. He mixes listening with practical strategies and encourages journaling and regular social support.
What is his clinical background?
He brings 37 years of experience and says his own life challenges shaped how he notices others' distress. He shares educational materials to help clients understand thoughts and behaviors.
Where is he licensed and based?
Scott holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Texas. The profile lists his credentials as LCSW with TX and UT associations.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
