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LCSW, LSCSW

Dr. Scott Anstadt, LCSW, LSCSW

  • Experience36 years
  • LocationKansas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Scott

Dr. Scott Anstadt brings 36 years of clinical and academic experience to his therapeutic work.

Background and approach

He practices from Kansas and blends practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, mood concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, and life transitions. He emphasizes a compassionate, reflective presence while offering flexible, strategic contacts and coaching to fit a client's daily life.

Trained in social work and holding LCSW and LSCSW credentials, he uses an eclectic mix of approaches drawn from Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered principles. He has taught clinical courses at the university level and has longstanding experience with individual, group, and family work.

His online practice is organized to allow varied session lengths and formats so interventions can be tailored to each person’s routine and goals.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people notice and relate to the different internal parts that influence thoughts, feelings, and behavior; it can be useful for working with trauma responses, self-criticism, and internal conflict. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and present-moment awareness, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, grief, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns and early attachment experiences to improve current relationship dynamics and emotional regulation issues.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods over time to match progress and changing needs. This ensures that interventions remain relevant and responsive rather than fixed from the outset.

Online therapy with Dr. Anstadt uses multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, enable regular strategic contacts and coaching, and allow for varied session lengths to suit practical life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Anstadt work with?
He addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders, and related life transitions.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
The approach is empathic and practical, integrating evidence-informed techniques such as Internal Family Systems, ACT, attachment-based methods, CBT, and client-centered principles tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Anstadt has practiced for 36 years and has taught clinical courses at the university level, working with individuals, groups, and families throughout his career.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials with licensure details AZ LCSW LCSW-10218 and KS LSCSW LSCSW 3660, and he is based in Kansas.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients for remote work as noted.
Which session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

36+ years

Licensed

Arizona, Kansas

Languages

English