Scott Christnelly, LCSW-R
New York · 24 years in practice
Scott Christnelly is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 24 years of professional experience.
License and registration
- LCSW-R, New York
- 074934 · expires September 2029
- NPI
- 1033301916 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Scott
Scott Christnelly is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 24 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical, person-focused work that helps adults move through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and career challenges. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Sessions center on conversation and real-life problem solving rather than jargon. Scott tailors talks and plans to the specific needs and goals a person brings.
Background and approach
In session he mixes thoughtful listening with straightforward strategies. He uses approaches that help people notice what matters to them, change unhelpful thinking, and strengthen emotional awareness. Those approaches inform how he helps people address sleeping problems, anger, addictions, or compassion fatigue.
Scott also works with concerns around identity and sexuality, including LGBT issues, and with questions about life purpose or midlife changes. He supports people dealing with isolation, communication problems, avoidant tendencies, and workplace stress. He tries to make the process clear and manageable.
New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Scott understands that starting therapy takes courage and offers steady guidance as people take that first step.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Scott lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Scott names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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
Approach-driven care delivered online
Existential Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and face big life questions. It often helps when someone feels stuck, lonely, or unsure about life direction.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them, while working toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve sleep or mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Scott will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can change over time as goals shift.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions, share short updates, or have brief check-ins when schedules are tight. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Scott address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, career and relationship struggles, grief, addictions, sleeping problems, anger, and issues related to LGBT identity and sexuality.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine attentive listening with practical strategies. He tailors conversation and exercises to each person's needs and focuses on clear, manageable steps.
How much experience does he have?
Scott has 24 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost work for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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