Therapist profile
Scott Christnelly, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R - Anger and Stress work
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- CredentialsLCSW-R
- LicenseLCSW-R, New York / 074934
- NPI1033301916
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- Emotion focus
About Scott
Scott Christnelly is a New York LCSW-R with 24 years of professional experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ-related issues. He also helps people facing career questions, low self-esteem, grief, sleeping problems, and addiction-related struggles.
Scott keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He listens to what matters most and then uses practical methods to help people change what they can. Meetings focus on current problems and concrete next steps rather than long theory talks.
His approach draws from several therapy styles, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. That mix is used to address unhelpful thoughts, emotional reactivity, and patterns that cause repeated conflict or avoidance.
Scott often helps people notice how values and goals relate to daily choices. He works with clients on skills for handling anger, day-to-day stress, workplace pressure, and relationship misunderstandings. Sessions can include exercises, skill practice, and short behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding.
He aims to be direct and respectful in session. Progress is tracked through practical steps and small changes in behavior. To begin, he asks people to describe their main concern so the first meetings can focus on priorities and immediate coping tools.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anger rooted in avoidance or repeated patterns that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce reactivity and unhelpful behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how feelings shape relationship patterns and helps people shift emotional responses that lead to conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to identify which techniques fit best and to set small, practical targets the client can try between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow focused skill practice between meetings, or reduce travel time. Short check-ins can be useful on busy weeks, while longer sessions allow deeper emotional work and behavioral experiments.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem, career issues, grief, sleep problems, addictions, and related areas listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a conversational, practical style that focuses on current problems and concrete steps. Sessions mix discussion with skill practice and short exercises.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with adult clients on a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is credentialed as an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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