Scott Heider, LCSW
Supportive, practical care for parents and individuals
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Grief
About Scott
Scott Heider is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting concerns. He speaks plainly and listens closely to learn what matters to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel steadier and more in control.
Scott blends several approaches to match a person's needs. He often uses acceptance and commitment techniques to help people live by their values, and cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
He also draws on client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in the client's own goals and pace. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and build reliable routines. People work on coping with life changes, improving communication, and managing anger or relationship strain.
Parenting conversations focus on realistic strategies and clearer boundaries rather than judgment. Scott describes his style as compassionate and direct. He encourages small experiments clients can try between sessions.
Progress is measured in real-world changes like calmer responses, better sleep, or smoother conversations. He practices in New York and offers multiple session formats. Scott helps people who want a practical, values-oriented approach to health, work, and personal relationships.
What Scott works with
Everything Scott lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Scott helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Scott lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take actions guided by what matters to them. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress where values and consistent actions matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and homework. It often helps with anxiety, mood shifts, and coping strategies that you can practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That makes the process collaborative and adaptable over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for longer sessions and when visual cues help the conversation. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between appointments or share updates without scheduling a full session. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other life demands.
Questions people ask about Scott
What concerns does Scott address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting questions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career strains, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is compassionate and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on aligning actions with what matters most to the client.
What background does he bring to therapy?
Scott has 15 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. He draws on that experience to support people through life transitions and caregiving or work-related stress.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in New York and holds the LCSW credential, listed as NY LCSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
Scott works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's available times.
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