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Scott Persinger, LCSW

  • Experience37 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Scott

Scott Persinger is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 37 years of experience offering psychotherapy from Texas. He welcomes people taking the first step toward help and aims to create a nonjudgmental space grounded in empathy and respect.

Background and approach

Scott emphasizes dignity and kindness while supporting clients through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addiction, trauma, parenting challenges, and other life transitions. He tailors care to what works best for each person and draws on a mix of practical and reflective strategies to foster psychological and social health.

Scott shares educational materials to help clients better understand thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and he encourages journaling and ongoing social support between sessions. His own experience with chronic low vision informs a compassionate perspective on suffering and resilience.

Scott invites prospective clients to review his schedule and select an appointment that fits their obligations. He describes therapy as a collaborative process and aims to provide encouragement, resources, and steady support while clients work toward clearer thinking, improved coping, and stronger relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Scott frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that can reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance emotional regulation.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client's concerns and goals, then tailor the mix of strategies together so the work feels useful and doable. Sessions can shift over time as needs and priorities change, with Scott offering education and exercises to reinforce progress between meetings.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life or when in-person meetings are impractical. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support, real-time problem solving, and ongoing guidance while preserving convenience and accessibility for clients.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Scott commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Scott emphasizes a nonjudgmental, client-centered stance that combines empathy and practical skill-building to help clients improve thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 37 years of experience as a mental health professional and draws on that background to support clients through complex emotional and social issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Scott holds the LCSW credential and is licensed with TX LCSW 15745 and UT LCSW 13710515-3501; his practice is based in Texas.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

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

Licensed

Texas, Utah

Languages

English

What Scott can help with

Scott Persinger works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and depression.

How Scott approaches therapy

Scott's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Texas, with 37 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Scott works to build & strengthen the dignity of Scott's clients.