Scott Pasnik, LPC, LPC, LPC — Therapist in Connecticut

Hi there, I'm Scott!

I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, life transitions, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed. My style is thoughtful, candid, and practical, with a focus on helping you understand patterns, gain clarity, and make meaningful changes.

My focus

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, life transitions, identity questions, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Many of my clients are functioning well but want greater clarity, confidence, and direction. Therapy is a place to better understand what is happening and decide what to do next.

My approach

My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We work to understand the patterns, thoughts, and emotions that may be keeping you stuck, while building greater flexibility and clarity. I aim to help you respond more intentionally and make changes that fit your values and goals.

My communication style

I communicate openly and directly, while keeping the conversation thoughtful and respectful. I ask questions, offer honest feedback, and try to make therapy feel like a collaborative process rather than a one-sided conversation. Humor is welcome when it fits, and I aim to keep sessions both meaningful and human.

My goals for you

We start by clarifying what you want to be different and identifying patterns that may be getting in the way. From there, we develop realistic goals and practical steps you can apply outside of session. We regularly revisit progress, adjust when needed, and focus on changes that are meaningful and sustainable.

Our first session

The first session is a chance to understand what brings you in, what has been difficult, and what you hope will change. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, listen for patterns, and help clarify goals. You can expect a collaborative conversation with room for reflection, questions, and practical next steps.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Scott Pasnik