Scott Persinger, LCSW

Scott Persinger is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and life transitions. He also supports clients facing relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, ADHD, and chronic illness. Scott aims to meet people where they are and treats every person with respect and kindness.

He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Scott listens without judgment and offers guidance that matches each person's needs. He often suggests journaling or short exercises between meetings to keep progress moving.

Scott draws on client-centered work to build trust and on cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses emotionally focused and mindfulness approaches to help people notice feelings and stay present. These methods are used together based on what each person finds useful.

Scott says his own experiences with chronic low vision shaped how he notices and responds to others' struggles. That perspective informs his emphasis on dignity, empathy, and encouragement in sessions. He shares educational materials to help people understand emotions, behavior, and coping skills.

People who choose Scott can expect a practical, compassionate approach aimed at improving thoughts, feelings, and daily functioning. To begin, clients review his schedule and pick a time that fits their obligations.

How his approaches guide online care

Scott often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and emotionally focused ideas. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and asking what matters most to the person, which helps build trust and set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change behavior and mood. Emotionally focused techniques help people notice and name feelings so they can respond to relationship and intimacy concerns with more clarity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Scott works with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and he adjusts plans over time based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist choose what to emphasize together rather than sticking to a single method.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work or caregiving duties. It also lets people use shorter check-ins or sessions without travel when that is helpful. Ask about the specific session options offered when you arrange your first appointment.