Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
How Scott works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Scott
Scott Christnelly is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 24 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for everyday problems like stress, anxiety, sleep struggles, anger, and issues tied to work and identity. Scott aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck or unsure about therapy.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions are shaped around specific goals such as improving confidence, managing strong emotions, coping with life changes, or addressing addictions.
Background and approach
Scott listens closely and adapts his approach so sessions feel relevant and usable. Scott draws from approaches that include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, and emotion-focused work. He mixes talking, reflection, and hands-on techniques so people can try new ways of handling stress and relationships.
The focus is on skills that apply in daily life, not on jargon. People often come for help with career pressures, feeling isolated, low self-esteem, or challenges related to sexuality and identity. Scott also works with concerns like codependency, communication problems, and compassion fatigue.
He aims to help clients build practical strategies they can use between sessions. Sessions are offered in a conversational tone that balances empathy with direct feedback. Scott respects each person’s pace and priorities while encouraging steps that move toward clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.
What Scott works with
Everything Scott lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Scott's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Scott lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can help when strong emotions, avoidance, or life changes get in the way of what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or improve sleep. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on noticing and changing emotional responses to improve relationships and reduce distress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Scott will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then use elements from these methods that best fit the situation. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so tools and exercises feel useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works well for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it possible to fit therapy into different schedules and routines while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Scott
What concerns does Scott commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, sleep problems, addictions, career issues, self-esteem, LGBT questions, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his approach and style?
Scott works in a conversational, practical manner. He listens, offers feedback, and introduces tools from several therapeutic approaches to address day-to-day problems.
What is his professional background?
Scott has 24 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and community care in New York.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.