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- ACT
- CBT
- Emotion work
About Scott
LCSW-R in New York with 24 years of clinical experience, Scott Christnelly focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes. He works with people facing addiction concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Scott uses several established therapy approaches to guide sessions and adapts conversation to each person's situation.
Scott begins by listening to what matters most to the client. He aims to create straightforward goals and practical steps rather than lengthy theory. Sessions typically include talking through problems, trying small behavioral experiments, and practicing skills such as mindfulness and emotion awareness.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people make values-based choices while tolerating difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and change thought patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused work inform how he attends to relationship and emotional experience in the room.
Scott also addresses issues like avoidant personality patterns, codependency, communication problems, HIV/AIDS related concerns, isolation, and questions about life purpose. He helps with men's issues, midlife challenges, sexuality questions, social anxiety, and workplace stress.
Sessions are conducted in English and are organized around the client's goals. People are encouraged to consider what they want to change and to bring specific struggles to the first meeting. Scott asks practical questions early on so work can begin without delay.
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How his approaches translate to remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what they value and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thought and behavior patterns, testing them, and building alternative habits that reduce distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is about identifying core emotions and how they shape relationships and self-understanding, which can be useful for managing intense feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott will discuss goals and preferences with the client and try approaches that match those needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, EFT, or a mix fits best for the presenting problem.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also support using in-the-moment records or exercises between meetings to reinforce learning and practice new skills in everyday situations.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, self-esteem, career problems, addictions, grief, sleep issues, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among other areas.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy to shape sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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