- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Scott
Scott Pranis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 19 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress, parenting challenges, grief, and anger. He also addresses mood disorders, substance concerns, and career and life-change stress.
Scott’s background includes work in clinics, hospitals, correctional facilities, and home-based settings. That variety shaped a practical approach to therapy that focuses on clear conversations and realistic next steps. Sessions are goal-oriented and centered on the person in front of him.
In practice he uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, and build coping skills. Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy inform how he helps people clarify values and rethink difficult stories about themselves.
Scott aims to keep discussions direct and nonjudgmental while staying focused on what people want to achieve. He works with common everyday problems such as communication breakdowns, impulsivity, guilt, and workplace issues. He also supports people handling complex stressors like trauma, bipolar disorder, and self-harm concerns.
He describes practical next steps rather than promises. To begin, users are invited to follow the site process to match and schedule a first session. Sessions operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. Online sessions use that listening to set goals and choose what to work on next, whether that is anger at work or relationship tension.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and try new responses. Online CBT often includes practicing short exercises between sessions to change unhelpful thinking and lower reactivity.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation and managing impulses. When used online, DBT skills training can help with irritability, impulsivity, and building steadier responses to stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means checking what helps early on and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep consistent appointments and apply skills in everyday situations.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting issues, grief, mood disorders, substance concerns, and career or life-change stress.
What is his style of therapy?
He uses straightforward, focused conversations that aim for clear next steps. The work combines person-centered listening with skill-building and practical strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience working across clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, and home-based care.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I start a first session?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.