Scott Persinger, LCSW
Licensed in Texas · 37 years in practice
Scott Persinger is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Texas
- 15745 · expires October 2026
- LCSW, Utah
- 13710515-3501 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1922054683 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 37
- Languages
- English
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About Scott
Scott Persinger is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He welcomes direct conversation and aims to offer steady, nonjudgmental support. Scott encourages practical steps between sessions like journaling and reading short educational materials to build daily momentum.
Scott works in a compassionate, straightforward way. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
He listens for what feels stuck, then uses conversational techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He encourages clients to set small, achievable goals and to track changes over time. Over many years Scott has worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral struggles including trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and career transitions.
He also addresses specialized concerns such as ADHD, chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and issues tied to attachment or abandonment. His approach blends client-centered listening with skills-based work. Techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness therapies help with symptoms and daily routines.
Emotion-focused and existential ideas guide conversations about values, meaning, and close relationships. Scott often shares short readings and practical exercises between sessions. He encourages building social supports and keeping notes between meetings to shape future session topics.
The goal is clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better coping with life changes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Scott lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Scott names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is heard, and helps the client set their own goals. This approach is useful for people who want honest, empathetic support as they sort out feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. Online CBT often includes brief exercises and homework to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and some addictive behaviors.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions and understand how those feelings shape relationships. It can be helpful for intimacy-related issues and for building more supported ways of connecting with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process guides whether the work emphasizes skill practice, emotional processing, or meaning-focused conversations.
Online sessions can fit into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text messaging let clients check in briefly or keep a running dialogue, and each format supports continuity of care. These options make it easier to use therapy during work breaks, while traveling, or when a shorter check-in is needed.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Scott help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and nonjudgmental. Scott listens closely, helps identify patterns, and mixes supportive conversation with practical exercises to try between visits.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 37 years of clinical experience to his practice and has worked with a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges over that time.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
Scott works in Texas and holds the credential LCSW, listed as TX LCSW and UT LCSW in his profile information.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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