David M Scott, MSW, LCSW-R,
About David M Scott
David Scott is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience as both as a clinician and administrator. After attending and graduating from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1996 with his MSW, he began his career in providing services for the chronically mentally ill. He has also worked extensively with Adults, Children, Adolescents, Couples and Families utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused and Strength-based therapies. His treatment approach involves helping clients reduce negative thinking and give them the tools to think more positively.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Aging
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Family conflict
- Phobias
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Empty nesters
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Men's health/issues
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MVP Health Solutions
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Languages
- English
Education
- State University of New York
Get Directions
914-369-1934
914-560-2413
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
David M Scott
Please call us at 914-369-1934 to schedule an appointment with David M Scott.
David M Scott generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 914-369-1934 to find out David M Scott's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by David M Scott:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MVP Health Solutions
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 914-369-1934 to see how we can help.
David M Scott is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
David M Scott works at the following locations:
Yes, David M Scott does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, David M Scott is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: