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Scott Persinger, LCSW

Supportive LCSW for anxiety and phobias

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 who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and phobias. He offers steady, nonjudgmental support and aims to strengthen a client's dignity while they work on emotional and behavioral changes. Scott keeps sessions practical and straightforward.

He listens first, then suggests steps that fit each person's life and goals. He often encourages journaling and notes between visits to provide material to discuss in later sessions.

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Background and approach

He describes an open style that adapts to what works for the individual. Scott emphasizes empathy, kindness, and respect. He also shares educational materials about thinking, mood, and behavior to help clients understand themselves better.

Scott credits some of his therapeutic sensitivity to living with chronic low vision, which helped him notice how people cope with hardship. That lived experience informs how he recognizes distress and builds rapport without judgment. In practice he blends conversational listening with methods from client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral ideas, emotionally focused work, existential questions, and mindfulness.

Sessions aim to improve thoughts, feelings, and daily behavior while building social supports and practical coping skills. Scott practices in Texas and works in English. He welcomes people who want to work on relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, addictions, ADHD-related struggles, and other life changes.

He encourages people to pick a time that suits their schedule and begin with a short matching questionnaire.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance while helping people clarify what they want to change, which is useful for anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and reduce avoidance, a common pattern in phobias and anxiety.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and name their emotions and then work through difficult interactions and attachment-related concerns. It can be helpful when relationship or intimacy issues are a core concern.

Finding the right mix of methods is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit the person's needs. Adjustments are made as progress is seen and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care fit busy lives. Video lets people work face to face when that helps, phone calls use less bandwidth, chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule work around school, work, caregiving, or travel while focusing on the same therapeutic steps used in person.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Scott address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep trouble, phobias, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and many other life changes.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Scott uses a warm, nonjudgmental approach that starts with listening. He adapts to each person and blends practical exercises with discussion and education.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 37 years of professional experience working in psychotherapy and related services.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Texas and Utah, and he practices from Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are cost and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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Experience
37 years
Licensed
Texas, Utah
Languages
English

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