Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Scott Pranis, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 087002
- NPI
- 1730403460
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Scott supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered approach
- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
About Scott
Scott Pranis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 19 years of experience in mental health. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, mood disorders including bipolar, addictions, grief, and parenting strain. Scott also addresses workplace stress, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
He draws on practical conversation and focused problem-solving in session. Scott uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most. He also brings cognitive behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thinking, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Scott has worked in clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, and homes. That range means he is familiar with both short-term goals and longer-term work. Sessions typically combine talking through current problems with specific steps to try between meetings.
His approach is direct but personable. He pays attention to communication patterns, control issues, and guilt or shame that keep people stuck. Practical topics like blended family stress, caregiver strain, and workplace conflict are part of the agenda when relevant.
People often come with urgency around self-harm, post-traumatic stress, addiction, or severe mood swings. Scott aims to help clients reduce immediate risk and build steady coping. If a client wants coaching around career or parenting, he mixes therapeutic and coaching-minded conversation to set clear next steps.
BHow sessions work
How Scott uses therapeutic approaches online
Scott uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's concerns and priorities. That approach centers on listening, reflecting what matters most, and building a working relationship that helps people articulate goals. It is useful for broad concerns like relationship problems, parenting stress, and life transitions.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different responses. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what is helpful. He collaborates with clients to choose which techniques to emphasize and sets practical homework or coping steps between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format preferences during the matching process so sessions align with daily life and goals.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, workplace problems, and related concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Scott combines client-centered listening with practical tools. He uses CBT to address thinking patterns and DBT techniques to manage strong emotions.
How much experience does he have?
Scott has 19 years of experience in the mental health field across clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, and in-home work.
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 available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What should I know about session formats and cost?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers