Scott Persinger
Compassionate, experienced therapist guiding practical change
LCSW Texas
- Experience
- 37 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Scott
Scott Persinger is an LCSW with 37 years of clinical experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a wide range of related life struggles.
Background and approach
He also addresses topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and communication or control issues. Scott emphasizes practical help for coping with life changes and compassion fatigue as part of a broad practice.
Scott takes a warm, nonjudgmental stance and centers care on each person's needs, aiming to build dignity and resilience. He encourages collaboration, journaling between sessions, and ongoing social support as tools for progress.
Drawing on personal experience with chronic low vision, he says that empathy and an appreciation for individual hardship shape how he relates to clients. Scott regularly shares educational materials about cognitive, emotional, and behavioral health to promote insight and skill development.
Clients can expect kindness, encouragement, and a focus on improving internal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while exploring practical strategies and resources. He invites prospective clients to review his availability and schedule an appointment when they are ready to begin.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Scott often blends cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered care to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills while honoring each person's values and preferences. CBT focuses on identifying patterns in thinking and behavior and developing concrete tools to reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep problems, or low mood. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting the person's autonomy as they explore what matters most.He also draws on emotionally-focused ideas when relationships or attachment concerns arise, helping individuals recognize and process emotions that influence closeness and communication. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, test strategies, and adjust techniques based on how well they meet needs and preferences.
Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and adaptable to busy lives. These options allow for scheduling flexibility, easier access from home or work, and continued momentum between sessions through messaging when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session format to the client's situation so therapeutic work can proceed in a way that fits daily routines.
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Experience
37+ years
Licensed
Texas, Utah
Languages
English