Scott Persinger, LCSW
Texas · 37 years in practice
Scott Persinger is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship or parenting 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
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 Persinger is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship or parenting concerns. He approaches clients with respect and aims to build dignity and emotional strength in each person. Scott writes educational materials and encourages practical steps like journaling between sessions to keep progress steady.
He brings 37 years of experience and a straightforward, empathetic style. Scott says the first step is often the hardest, so he focuses on making people feel heard and not judged.
Background and approach
He often adapts his methods to what works best for each person while keeping safety in mind. Scott uses a mix of approaches to fit the person in front of him. He draws on Existential ideas to help people find personal meaning, Client-Centered principles to listen deeply, and Cognitive Behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness and Emotionally-Focused techniques also appear when they suit the work at hand. Scott notes his own life experience, including living with chronic low vision, shaped how he understands pain and resilience. That perspective informs his emphasis on empathy, kindness, and practical support.
He often shares articles and exercises to extend learning outside sessions. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented but also humane. Scott encourages social connection, journaling, and keeping notes between meetings so therapy stays connected to daily life.
He welcomes questions and aims to make scheduling fit personal and work obligations.
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
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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 Scott’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Scott blends Existential Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety, and grief. Existential work helps people talk about meaning, choice, and values when life feels uncertain. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and respected so people can explore feelings at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Scott will work with each person to mix methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. He aims to match style and homework to what a person can realistically do between sessions, and he discusses options together rather than imposing a single method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let you keep face-to-face conversation while fitting sessions into a busy day. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for brief exchanges, updates, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines without losing continuity of care.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Scott address in therapy?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Scott combines empathy and practical work. He listens without judgment, encourages journaling, and uses tools that fit each person's needs.
What is his experience and background?
He has 37 years of experience as a clinician and draws on personal experience with chronic low vision to inform his understanding of resilience and distress.
What credentials and location apply?
Scott holds the credential LCSW and maintains licenses as TX LCSW and UT LCSW. He practices from Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available online?
Scott offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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