Therapist profile
Scott Persinger, LCSW
Texas
Scott Persinger LCSW - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 15745; LCSW, Utah / 13710515-3501
- NPI1922054683
- Experience37 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Scott
Scott Persinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 37 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, sleep problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Scott prefers a straightforward, respectful approach and invites people to call him Scott in session.
He describes himself as open to whatever helps, provided it does not harm anyone. Sessions focus on practical ways to change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Scott often shares educational materials and encourages journaling between sessions to create topics to discuss.
Scott says his life experience, including living with chronic low vision, shaped his sensitivity to others' struggles. He aims to treat people without judgment and to strengthen clients' sense of dignity. He also encourages regular social contact as part of emotional well-being.
In sessions he will listen, offer guidance, and suggest strategies drawn from approaches he uses such as client-centered work, cognitive techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, existential questions, and mindfulness practices. He emphasizes pacing therapy around each person's needs and goals.
Practical matters are part of his routine. He asks clients to review scheduling options and to complete brief notes or journaling between meetings. He uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time and often provides educational handouts to support progress.
How sessions work
How Scott’s therapeutic approaches translate online
Scott uses client-centered work to keep the focus on each person's experience. That means sessions begin by listening, reflecting, and building on what matters most to the person, which helps with issues like relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help people change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT tools are practical and often involve homework such as tracking thoughts or testing new behaviors, which fit well into remote sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas appear when emotions and connection are central; these methods help people notice and name feelings and try different ways of relating to others.
Scott approaches choosing methods as a collaborative process. He will work with the client to decide which approaches suit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan over time. The aim is to find what helps in everyday life rather than stick to a single method.
The biography does not specify which remote session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools like journaling and worksheets between meetings to keep progress moving.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Texas, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, sleep problems, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Scott uses a straightforward, respectful style and stays open to approaches that help the client. He encourages journaling and uses educational materials between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 37 years of clinical experience as a practicing clinician in social work settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Texas and practices in Texas.
Can I work with him if I do not live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 your first session.
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