Scott Heider, LCSW

New York · 15 years in practice

Scott Heider is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of practice in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 089953 · expires July 2028
NPI: 1194253385 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Scott

Scott Heider is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of practice in New York. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and major life changes. Scott aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who are tired of feeling stuck.

He focuses on helping clients build self-compassion, improve communication, and reconnect with purpose. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. Scott draws on several approaches to suit each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

Background and approach

Scott has experience working with veterans and first responders, and he understands the challenges those roles can create. He also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, parenting pressures, chronic illness, and workplace stress. His background as an Army veteran and former firefighter informs a practical perspective on coping and resilience.

In sessions he listens first, then helps people set small, manageable goals. He mixes therapy styles to fit real-life problems - for example, skill-building for overwhelming emotions or values work to guide decision making. The focus is on what helps someone move forward between sessions.

Scott holds a New York LCSW, which means he is licensed as a clinical social worker in New York. He works with adults who want to change patterns, manage mood and stress, or sort through major transitions. The overall aim is steady, useful progress rather than quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Scott lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches that translate online

Existential therapy invites people to talk about meaning, choice, and what matters most in life. It can help when someone feels stuck, disconnected, or unsure about life direction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on accepting hard feelings while taking action guided by personal values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Client-centered therapy centers the person in the room - the therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and follows the client's pace to build trust and clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott will listen to your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust based on what helps. That process is collaborative: you and the therapist decide together which techniques to keep using and when to try something different.

Online therapy makes this collaborative work more flexible. Video calls let you have more in-depth conversations and see facial cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let you send notes between sessions, track progress, or check in on a tough day without scheduling a full call. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Scott address?

Scott works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and many life-change issues listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a conversational, practical style that combines listening with goal-focused work to help people make small changes between sessions.

What is his background and experience?

He has 15 years of clinical experience and a background as an Army veteran and former firefighter, which shapes his practical approach to coping and resilience.

What credentials and location apply to this practice?

He holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Scott offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

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?

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