About
- Parenting stress
- Communication problems
- Blended family issues
About Scott
Scott Pranis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 19 years of experience. He focuses on common concerns that affect life at home, including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship conflict, grief, trauma and mood disorders. Scott also addresses issues such as addiction, bipolar mood swings, anger, and workplace stresses.
In sessions he keeps conversation direct and practical. He listens to what is happening at home and helps people name the immediate problems. Then he and the client identify small, manageable steps to try between meetings. Scott uses clear feedback and straightforward skills rather than long explanations.
His practice draws on several clinical approaches. Client-Centered Therapy helps center the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot thought patterns that fuel worry and to test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is used to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills when reactions feel intense.
Scott has worked in clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, and private homes. That background shapes a practical style that is comfortable with messy, real-life problems like blended family tensions, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, and parenting pressure. He also includes motivational interviewing and narrative therapy tools when they suit the client's goals.
People who contact him typically want focused, actionable support for daily life and relationships. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details through the practice intake process.
How sessions work
How Scott uses therapeutic approaches online
Scott commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and helps the conversation stay focused on what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thought patterns and tests small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and mood problems.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, when emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills are needed. DBT teaches concrete skills for handling strong feelings and for improving interactions that often cause family conflict or relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Scott will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as progress or new needs emerge. He helps people choose which techniques to try first and checks in about what is or isn't working.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into busy days and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are listed during intake. Many adults appreciate online sessions because they can schedule brief check-ins during a work break, avoid commuting, and pick times that better match family routines.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on family problems such as blended family tensions, caregiving stress, communication breakdowns, parenting strain, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is direct and practical. He focuses on naming problems, building skills, and testing small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Scott has 19 years of experience in the mental health field, with work in clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, and home-based care.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.