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LCSW-R

Scott Christnelly, LCSW-R

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Scott

Scott Christnelly is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) with 24 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, career concerns, relationship challenges, and ADHD-related difficulties.

Background and approach

He brings a compassionate, respectful stance to clinical work and adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation. His practice also addresses issues like self-esteem, motivation, grief, sleeping problems, anger, addictions, and compassion fatigue.

Scott draws on a range of therapeutic perspectives, including acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused work, client-centered care, and existential inquiry. He emphasizes sensitivity to identity and sexuality matters and offers support around LGBT concerns, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and workplace struggles.

Prospective clients in New York can expect a collaborative approach that aims to identify practical steps and deeper meaning as appropriate to their goals.

Approaches that guide online care and practical change

Scott integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core methods in his online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep disruption, and workplace stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a shared process. He collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the particular challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible, accessible options for care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive ongoing support from a licensed professional without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career difficulties, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other focus areas.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He blends acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally-focused techniques, client-centered listening, and existential perspectives to tailor work to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does the clinician have?
The therapist has 24 years of professional experience in the field, working with varied mental health and life concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
This practitioner holds the New York LCSW-R license, credential number NY LCSW-R 074934.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Scott can help with

Scott Christnelly works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Scott works with clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, motivation, and self esteem.

How Scott approaches therapy

Scott's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Scott is an LCSW-R practicing in New York, with 24 years of clinical experience.