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Scott Heider, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring more than 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is compassionate and holistic, with specialized expertise in addressing faith, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and addiction.
I offer a supportive environment for all clients navigating diverse experiences, including life transitions, relationship dynamics, workplace challenges, and personal growth.

My therapeutic practice focuses on helping individuals develop self-love, improve communication, overcome isolation, and rediscover their life's purpose.
As an Army veteran and former firefighter, I understand the nuanced struggles across different life stages—from young adults to midlife transitions—and provide tailored support for men's issues, veterans, first responders, parenting and relationship struggles, caregiver burnout, and those experiencing significant personal challenges.

I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop meaningful strategies for personal transformation. Whether you're dealing with issues of faith, grief, relationship difficulties, or seeking to enhance your overall well-being, I'm here to support your journey with empathy and professional guidance.

Professional experience

15 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: 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

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

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License information

NY LCSW 089953