Amazing!
Scott Persinger, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Scott is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.9 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Scott. View 34 reviews
- Great news, Scott is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas and Utah
Recent reviews
Very helpful
More about Scott
- 37 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
Hello ,
• First off, please call me Scott.
• Thank you for sharing information about yourself! I'm very pleased you are reaching out for help. For some, taking the first step toward counseling can be the hardest.
• I am very open to whatever works best for you (as long as it does not harm you or others). I provide high quality psychotherapy. Often there are many twists and turns as one becomes psychologically and socially healthier.
• It is my goal with every client to demonstrate empathy, kindness, and I provide care based on the needs of my clients. I never judge others, respect for one another is important for successful treatment. I work to build & strengthen the dignity of my clients. We are free to live our lives as we please.
• It seems to me many of my skills developed partially due to chronic low vision, and the problems that come with it. It is natural for me to perceive one’s pain and distress, as I've dealt with my own.
• I appreciate your interest considering me for the assistance you seek! It is a High Honor and Privilege to be invited into one's personal life to facilitate positive change.
• You can read more about my background, education, experience, and therapy approach by clicking on my name on this page.
• I encourage you to review my schedule for an appointment Date / Time that best fits your personal and professional obligations.
• I often send out educational materials regarding cognitive, mental, emotional, and behavioral health. It is my hope the articles will assist you in creating a better understanding of one’s self & others.
• Thank you for trusting me to help you. I look forward to our first visit. I work hard for those in my care. I will provide non-judgmental support, empathy, encouragement and resources.
• I encourage my clients to journal, make notes in between sessions as this provides topics to focus on.
• My goal is to help clients meet their emotional & psychological needs as they work to improve their internal thoughts, feelings & behaviors.
• Social support is extremely important & I encourage my clients to interact with others regularly.
• I look forward to meeting with you.
Specialties
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
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Scott Persinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922054683.
- LCSW · Texas · 15745 · Expires October 2026
- LCSW · Utah · 13710515-3501 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Scott Persinger
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Amazing!
Very helpful
He is kind, understanding, and highly experienced. His insights help a lot.
Scott is a great listener easy to get along with, and has insightful input.
Scott is very knowledgeable and helpful
Scott is always pretty much ready and available to help. So far, I’m very content!
Scott is the therapist I need. He listens, and he interacts with me. I know I would rather have a therapist who engages in conversation rather than one who asks me " how do I feel about" all the time, with no input.
Scott is incredible. A very kind, sweet, empathetic, and VERY wise soul. Scott took me from a very dark place, and filled my world with bright light (pretty quickly I might add!). I would highly recommend Scott.
Scott is a good guy really helpful and I am glad to have the opportunity to learn from him thank you Scott
Scott has been wonderful and constructively helpful. He listens well like a compassionate friend and added a lot of perspective to what had been going on in my life.
I really appreciate to have Scott as my therapist. We've been in touch for around an year and the help that I received is incredible.
Scott has been helping me weather some rough seas related to my father's ill-health and death. He is kind and perceptive and his gentle insistence on self-care has helped me a lot. I can't recommend him enough.
I’ll keep it simple: Scott Persinger is highly intelligent, understanding, and kind; he is also very quick to respond. What more could you need?
Scott is a wise soul. Ready to listen but also offer sound advice. He gets back to me fairly quickly. I love the flexibility of the app and working with Scott.
Very good therapist and easy going easy to talk too
I desperately needed for someone to hear me and to get things off of my chest, someone to listen without judgement. Talking about it all with someone has been helpful and I enjoy updating Scott on the progress that I’m making. I’m glad I have reached out and started therapy. Thank you for being a great listener Scott. Just being able to put all of my thoughts out there instead of holding it all inside has brought me a lot of clarity and this is only the beginning of this journey….
Compassionate and softly spoken, Scott made me feel calm and comfortable. He shared many helpful tools and direction to help me through a difficult time. Thank you Scott.
Scott is incredibly thoughtful and kind. He not only offers solutions but worked to build rapport with me. Awesome guy!
Great Help !!!
A great listener, very nonjuidgmental and perceptive. Gave great advice and always have very productive, helpful conversations with Scott.
Amazing guy highly recommended
I liked Scott. Very understanding and patient and offered great advice.
Wonderful listener and helped me to pace my concerns into better perspective
Scott is helping me with understanding myself and my 14 year old son
Scott is a great listener, very proactive with communication and all round very nice and compassionate person
Very patient & understanding! Glad to have the opportunity to visit with him.
Scott is honest and respectful. He is a natural at understanding the issue. He showed me a better direction right away.
Scott has went above and beyond to help me by reaching out to me about em his own great person
An excellent therapist Great listening skills and a keen analysis of my issues
Scott is truly wonderful so far.
Scott has tons of experience and is an excellent listener and gives great advice. He is very kind.
Scott is a wonderful therapist and he's helping me a lot
Great so far
He is patient and a great listener, he has a comforting voice and gives great advises on things that need to be done within my life.
Frequently asked questions
Does Scott Persinger offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Scott Persinger works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Scott Persinger speak?
Scott Persinger speaks English.
How many years of experience does Scott Persinger have?
Scott Persinger has 37 years of experience.
Where is Scott Persinger licensed to practice?
Scott Persinger is licensed to practice in Texas and Utah.
Does Scott Persinger accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Scott Persinger does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Scott Persinger offer?
Scott Persinger offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Scott Persinger?
Scott Persinger can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Scott Persinger?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.