Scott Persinger, LCSW

Scott asks that people simply call him Scott. He appreciates when someone reaches out for help and recognizes that taking the first step toward counseling is often the hardest part of making a change. He stays open to whatever approach works best for each person as long as it does not harm the client or others, and he aims to provide high-quality psychotherapy while acknowledging that progress often includes many twists and turns.

Scott makes empathy, kindness, and respect central to his work, focusing on care that responds to each person’s needs without judgment. He strives to strengthen the dignity of those he sees and believes people should be free to live their lives as they choose. His own experience with chronic low vision has informed his sensitivity to pain and distress and contributes to the perspectives he brings into therapy.

He considers it an honor to be invited into someone’s personal life to support positive change and often shares educational materials about cognitive, emotional, and behavioral health to help clients better understand themselves and others. Scott encourages clients to review his schedule to find appointment times that fit their obligations and to use journaling or notes between sessions as a way to generate focus for therapy.

Scott looks forward to meeting new clients and works diligently to provide nonjudgmental support, empathy, encouragement, and practical resources. He also emphasizes the value of social support and encourages regular interaction with others as part of recovery and growth.