Hello. My name is Scott, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of New York with over 15 years of experience working in the Mental Health field as well as providing Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling in clinics, hospital settings, correctional facilities, and individual homes. I have worked with people of all ages, focused on a variety of areas, including anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, relationship issues, family conflict, communication, parenting issues, trauma, Schizophrenia, career planning, as well as general life changes and uncertainty.
I attempt to provide warm, safe, non-judgemental, yet focused discussions that aim to support your desired goals and future plans. I hope that we can work together on navigating the next steps in your life.
Additional days and times are available on request.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 087002
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Scott Pranis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Scott is a great Therapist, He Listens and observes without judgment and he will give you his best input & Questions for you to reflect and reach a deeper understanding of yourself,
Im grateful to have been working with Scott for the past 2 years, he helped me a lot in some dark and difficult times.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Scott is terrific. Insightful and provides excellent advice.
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I can't recommend Scott enough. His experience and authentic nature of caring and supporting me, as well as guiding me through difficult challenges, has been so very helpful. I so appreciate him! Every session and communication is a valuable one.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Scott is wonderful- I really appreciate that he asks thought-provoking questions to help guide our conversations. I felt very empowered while working with him and highly recommend him!
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great help and very accommodating to any form of treatment.
Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Scott helped me to feel supported and stable when I got a depressive episode. He is patient and sharing positive solutions in order to see other options.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management