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Scott Pranis, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Scott
Scott Pranis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 19 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, mood disorders including bipolar, and substance-related concerns. He also helps with grief, parenting strain, career transitions, anger, and intimacy-related issues.
Scott draws on straightforward, goal-focused methods. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He combines that with client-centered listening and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support change. Sessions are practical and task-oriented rather than vague or abstract.
In sessions Scott helps people name patterns that keep problems going. He works on small experiments you can try between meetings, like testing a belief or changing a routine. He talks through communication techniques for family and relationship strain and steps for coping when moods shift.
Scott's background includes nearly two decades in clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, and home visits. That experience informs a direct, pragmatic approach to problem solving. He is used to working with people facing life transitions, workplace pressure, and blended-family challenges.
People who choose him can expect clear goals, short-term strategies, and options for longer-term work when needed. He asks practical questions up front, tracks progress, and adjusts methods as goals evolve.
How his approaches translate to online work
Scott uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments. CBT focuses on concrete steps and homework tasks that can be reviewed between sessions, which fits well with remote meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening stance that prioritizes the person's concerns and helps clarify goals in straightforward language. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance that are taught in short practice exercises and repeated over time.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to decide which methods to emphasize based on current problems, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice may shift as progress is tracked and new needs emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, fit meetings into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or reduce the need to be on camera when bandwidth is limited. Those practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while keeping focus on measurable steps and skills practice.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, addiction-related issues, and parenting or caregiver stress.
How does he typically approach therapy?
He uses practical, goal-focused methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered listening and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 19 years of experience working in clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, and homes with people facing a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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