Scott Heider
Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Scott
Scott Heider is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life adjustments.
Background and approach
He emphasizes practical strategies that address day-to-day challenges such as coping with change, managing anger, improving self-esteem, and confronting career or relationship concerns. He also works with issues related to intimacy, parenting, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and various medical and caregiving stressors.
His style blends evidence-informed methods with a person-centered, compassionate stance that encourages clients to explore values, build resilience, and develop clearer communication and coping skills. Scott draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.
He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on practical tools and meaningful personal goals. Sessions aim to help clients reduce distress, increase self-awareness, and create actionable change.
Scott’s practice addresses a broad spectrum of concerns including chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, blended family and relationship dynamics, codependency, and adjustment after significant life events.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Scott uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is offered to help people clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and commit to meaningful action despite discomfort. Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that prioritizes the client’s perspective and fosters self-directed growth.Determining which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to explore goals, preferences, and life circumstances, then adjusts methods so that interventions feel practical and relevant to the client’s needs.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increase flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns. These formats make it easier to access regular care from home or while traveling, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English