Dr. Scott Anstadt, LCSW, LSCSW
Accessible, narrative-informed clinical social worker
Details
| Name | Dr. Scott Anstadt |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, LSCSW |
| Based in | Kansas |
| Licensed in | Arizona, Kansas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 36 |
About Scott
Dr. Scott Anstadt is a licensed clinical social worker with 36 years of experience. He offers straightforward, practical help for common life stresses.
He speaks plainly and meets people where they are, focusing on goals that matter in day-to-day life. He often helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and big life changes. He also works with concerns related to relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, eating and sleeping, ADHD, and career questions.
Background and approach
He pays attention to multicultural concerns and identity topics such as LGBT issues and non-monogamous relationship arrangements. Scott blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs. He draws on Narrative therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves.
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck. He also uses Attachment-based and Client-centered ideas to strengthen how people relate to themselves and others. He has experience teaching clinical topics at the university level and has worked with individuals and groups over many years.
Scott emphasizes practical strategies and occasional coaching-style contacts to keep progress moving between sessions. He describes his style as empathic, direct, and practical. Online work is a core part of his practice because it allows flexible session lengths and contact styles.
That flexibility supports focused work on lifestyle, routines, and the small changes that add up. People who want a steady, thoughtful presence alongside doable skills often find his approach helpful.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief among the things Scott works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Scott among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Scott among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Scott among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Scott among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Scott among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Scott among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Scott among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Scott among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Scott among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Scott directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Scott directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT can work online
Dr. Anstadt commonly uses Narrative therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and identify alternatives that feel more useful. Narrative work can help with identity questions, shame, life purpose, and repeated patterns that feel stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is used to teach practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and navigating big life transitions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to test techniques and adjust the plan based on needs, goals, and what feels right. Sessions may combine conversational reflection, skill practice, and brief coaching contacts between meetings to keep momentum.
Online formats make this adaptable. Video calls support full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share updates, try brief coaching, or check progress between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy routines and stay consistent as they work toward their goals.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is empathic, direct, and practical. Sessions mix conversation, skills practice, and coaching-style contacts to support day-to-day change.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 36 years of clinical and academic experience, including teaching clinical courses at the university level and working with individuals and groups.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices from Kansas with the listed state credentials AZ LCSW and KS LSCSW.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
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