Scott Pranis, LCSW

Scott Pranis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. He has provided individual, couples, and family counseling across a variety of settings including clinics, hospital environments, correctional facilities, and in-home visits. His work addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, and coping with life transitions, and he has also worked with individuals experiencing schizophrenia.

Scott strives to offer warm, non-judgmental, and focused conversations that support each person’s goals and next steps. He draws on multiple clinical approaches - including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy - to tailor care to the needs presented in sessions. He has experience working with people of all ages and settings, and additional days or times are available on request to accommodate scheduling needs.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Care

Scott offers several evidence-informed approaches in his online practice, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own goals and values - it is helpful for those facing life changes, relationship concerns, and self-esteem work.

CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then developing practical strategies to shift those patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies while teaching specific skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Scott works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible ways to engage in care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let clients fit sessions around work, caregiving, and travel, and support continuity when in-person meetings are difficult. These options make it possible to access consistent support while tailoring the format to each person’s practical needs.