Works with
How Scott works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LSCSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona, Kansas
- Years in practice
- 36
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Scott
Dr. Scott Anstadt offers practical, down-to-earth help for people managing strong emotions and life stress. He draws on decades of clinical work to help clients reduce anger, anxiety, and depression.
His style is direct yet compassionate, aimed at making changes that matter day to day. He blends several approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions often focus on skills people can use between meetings - breathing, thought checks, and small behavior changes.
Background and approach
He also uses reflective conversation to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck. Scott has 36 years of experience and holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials. He has taught clinical courses at the university level and has worked with individuals and groups.
That background informs a practical, evidence-minded style rather than a one-size-fits-all method. In online work he makes room for flexible scheduling and varied contact styles like brief check-ins or longer sessions. That flexibility can help people keep progress going during busy or transitional times.
He tailors sessions to fit each person's routine and goals. People who choose him can expect straightforward feedback, collaborative goal setting, and a focus on tools that fit everyday life. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English from his practice in Kansas.
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
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Scott lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-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.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps when people want less struggle with painful thoughts and more action toward goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns. It suits problems like anxiety, depression, and anger that respond to targeted skill work.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods feel most useful. Goals, preferences, and daily life demands guide which techniques are emphasized and when to adjust them.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation and allow visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or camera use is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, and shorter contacts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel, caregiving, or other responsibilities while keeping momentum on goals.
Questions people ask about Scott
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, anger, and sleep or eating concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and direct, combining skill teaching with reflective conversation. Sessions emphasize usable tools and real-life changes.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He brings 36 years of clinical and teaching experience, including university-level instruction and work with individuals and groups.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices from Kansas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He meets by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.