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Dr. Scott Anstadt, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Scott is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Scott. View 66 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arizona and Kansas

Recent reviews

Dr. Anstadt is the best. I've been working with him for years. After working with him on relationship dynamics, personal traits, unhappiness in my career, and lack of balance, I can say that each area of my life has vastly improved. Thanks to my therapy sessions with Dr. Anstadt, when I face a problem I now listen to my intuition and ask myself what is my authentic truth before responding. My deepest thanks does not begin to describe my appreciate for his expertise.

Reviewed June 2024

Takes the time to listen and process what you are saying . His expertise could go a long way for me.

Reviewed April 2024

More about Scott

  • 36 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW, LSCSW

Hello, This is Scott Anstadt, Ph,D, LCSW, a seasoned clinician with decades of academic and counseling experience. Empathic, direct, and practical in approach using a wide range of evidenced based tools to make our time most meaningful and enhance your everyday life concerns. Flexible in approach to build in regular and strategic contacts and coaching. Enjoy working with older adults, periods of transition and adjustment, and grief issues.

Overall, I use an eclectic approach from an evidenced based perspective. This includes strategic use of skills in: family systems, gestalt, narrative, CBT, person centered, and existential theoretical frameworks. I have worked extensively with individuals, groups, and families. I have also taught clinical courses at the University level for almost a decade.

I seek to be of service to those who could take advantage of the convenience, flexibility, and mobility that online has to offer and time to offer thoughtful and deliberate interventions with persons who desire a compassionate, reflective, and genuine presence in their lives. I use a wholistic lifestyle approach and flexible, regular interventions tied to a client's lifestyle arena. The online platform allows for creativity in using this approach in terms of length of sessions, time of sessions, and strategic contacts.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Scott Anstadt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891737029.

  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-10218 · Expires April 2025
  • LSCSW · Kansas · LSCSW 3660 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Scott Anstadt

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

66 reviews

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Dr. Anstadt is the best. I've been working with him for years. After working with him on relationship dynamics, personal traits, unhappiness in my career, and lack of balance, I can say that each area of my life has vastly improved. Thanks to my therapy sessions with Dr. Anstadt, when I face a problem I now listen to my intuition and ask myself what is my authentic truth before responding. My deepest thanks does not begin to describe my appreciate for his expertise.

Reviewed June 2024

Takes the time to listen and process what you are saying . His expertise could go a long way for me.

Reviewed April 2024

Dr. Anstadt is a wonderful guide and therapist who has the ability and wisdom to both listen deeply and share his wisdom and experience.

Reviewed November 2023

Excellent therapist; would recommend to others.

Reviewed September 2023

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Reviewed November 2022

He’s insights are incredibly helpful to helping me.

Reviewed September 2022

He has been an incredible help to me in my recovery.

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Anstadt is the therapist I've always wanted. He truly listens to me, repeating back what he heard me say. I come out of each session feeling more positive and lighter. It feels like he genuinely supports me and is here to help me on my journey to becoming a more kind, peaceful and compassionate human being. Dr. Anstadt always responds to my messages quickly and thoughtfully. I am so grateful and feel lucky to have been matched with Dr. Anstadt. He is compassionate, intelligent, non-judgmental, genuine, and present.

Reviewed April 2022

It was really wonderful working with Dr. Anstadt. His kindness and gentle nature helped me to be able to show up to our sessions every week. He always advocated strongly for me to look after myself and listen to my gut- this unwavering support really put me on a path to healing. Thank you for everything

Reviewed September 2021

I truly can't say enough about working with Scott. I came to him unhappy with where I was in my life, and through his thoughtful, guided discovery, he led me through a much needed job transition and a more peaceful and suitable life for me. He listened and provided his thoughts and ideas that truly helped me understand myself better. He was always on time and prepared. He remembered everything from past conversations and laced them into current conversations seamlessly. He responded to posts quickly. I HIGHLY recommend Scott as a therapist! Although I am at a place now where I don't feel i need regular visits, I will continue to use him on an as needed basis.

Reviewed September 2021

Dr Anstadt has been there for me through a number of different big issues and changes in my life and it has been really helpful. He helped me during many tough times and is very caring, understanding and a great listener. I felt that he genuinely cared about me and was super patient on my difficult days. My life now feels more settled and the tools he taught me have helped a lot as well, such as drawing and writing about what I feel. I think I have grown as a person and that he has touched my life in a very positive way. Thank you :)

Reviewed July 2021

I've had two sessions with Dr. Anstadt and notice positive impacts in my life already. He listens deeply and connects my stories of my life experiences with my therapy goals. He helps me see my life story as a cohesive narrative that I may continue to heal and grow personally and professionally.

Reviewed July 2021

Dr. Anstadt is a very good counselor. I have worked with many counselors and was very happy to work with him over the past year. I got on BetterHelp seeking counseling while going through a move, changing jobs, a new relationship, and the stress of the pandemic. Our weekly sessions were always helpful. He is very kind, honest, knowledgeable, open-minded, and invested in his clients. I would highly recommend working with him.

Reviewed April 2021

Dr. Anstadt is amazing at what he does. He really lets you speak and clarifies what you said to ensure he has a clear understanding of what it is thats bothering you or happening. He has a warm and welcoming presence that makes you feel able to get even the most uncomfortable thoughts or feelings out.10/10 would recommend!

Reviewed March 2021

Dr. Anstadt has gone above and beyond in understanding the particular family issues I am currently facing. I am very grateful to have him.

Reviewed February 2021

I have never felt more comfortable in therapy than I have with Dr. A. He really helps me to understand how and why I feel what I feel.

Reviewed February 2021

Dr Anstadt is the best. He is a great listener and offers very good advice. You can tell that he’s been doing this for a long time and cares about his patients. I would recommend him to anyone looking for counseling.

Reviewed January 2021

Dr. Anstadt was really helpful during a hard time in my life. He is understanding and gives you a different perspective on things going on in your life. He helped me take the next steps to start healing when dealing with grief. He is great counselor!

Reviewed January 2021

Dr. Anstadt is incredible kind and wise. I trust his guidance and look forward to working with him more.

Reviewed December 2020

Dr. Anstadt has helped me so much. He has really helped identify how I'm feeling in that moment or how I have felt in the past. He has helped me identify triggers and past trauma.

Reviewed November 2020

Dr. Scott has been an amazing help and is such a good listener and problem solver.

Reviewed November 2020

Dr Anstadt is the most outstanding counsellor I have ever had the privilege of working with. His pace, patience, listening skills and expertise has taken me on a journey of self discovery I never thought possible.. thankful is an understatement.

Reviewed September 2020

Dr. Anstadt (Scott) is a really wonderful person and a very effective counsellor. We worked together for 8 months and he was always calm, patient and understanding. He is an excellent listener, intuitive and insightful and I would recommend him highly. I will be sorry to stop our sessions because I really looked forward to our weekly meetings but I do believe I don’t need counselling at present and that with Scott’s help I have worked through some major challenges with life changing effect.

Reviewed June 2020

Dr A helped me through a very rough time in my life. He had good insight and helped me to see possibilities. He is an excellent counselor.

Reviewed June 2020

Dr. Anstadt has been my counsellor for the past 3 years via BetterHelp and working with him has helped me immeasurably. His kind and caring positive regard and carefully considered feedback have been a weekly bastion in a tumultuous life and have helped me achieve a lot of personal and professional goals. What stands out for me about Dr. A compared to other therapists I've worked with is his gentle and kind demeanor and his preparedness. During the week it was not uncommon for me to send him messages via the app, especially when I was struggling to cope, and he always responded within a few hours with affirming feedback. At our next session I could always tell he had thought carefully about my concerns and prepared specific and relevant suggestions and tools for me to try and implement. This built a strong foundation of trust in our therapeutic relationship which I came to rely on and be really grateful for especially when unexpected grief or crises emerged. Having Dr. A as a consistent and respectful presence in my life was a resource I will never take for granted and now that I'm moving on to live for a time without regular therapy the tools and resources I've developed with his guidance will be a regular part of my self care and professional success. I fully intent to continue therapy with Dr. A if and when I decide it's right for me to begin regular sessions again. I cannot recommend Dr. A highly enough, his experience and personal devotion are evident in each and every session.

Reviewed June 2020

Experienced, relaxed yet professional. Everything you could hope for in a counsellor - you will not be disappointed in Dr Anstadt- A top shelf bloke and professional counsellor.

Reviewed April 2020

I am pleased to have Dr. Anstadt my councilor for more than 6 months. I had many issues. He is a good listener and has much patience. He is super caring. He responds and comments to every post I send him quickly. He helped me overcome many issues with many techniques and contentious dialogue. He helped and encouraged me to see my potential and change my carrier. He is really wonderful, professional and great. I trust betterhelp because of him. I hope all the best and blessings for him

Reviewed April 2020

Very calm and understanding even with advanced problems. Would definitely recommend this therapist.

Reviewed March 2020

Doctor Anstadt ,or Dr Scott as I called him, is absolutely amazing and to be honest is a lot like Yoda in the way he gets you to look at things and understand what is going on inside your head. Especially when you are having a hard time and need to work things out. I would absolutely recommend him and will look for his help again should I need it.

Reviewed March 2020

Dr Anstadt was very helpful in dealing with my issues and listened carefully to my situation before giving a relevant and thoughtful opinion. He guided me in the right direction and now feel like I don't need him anymore, which is the goal :)

Reviewed February 2020

I came to Dr Scott at a time in my life when I felt lost and overwhelmed by life in general. He patiently listened to me, and helped me figure out how I want to handle these issues. He is an excellent therapists whom I am fortunate to have been introduced to via BetterHelp. When I am ready again, I will definitely be back to continue working on other areas in my life that I need to fine tune or develop. With gratitude and in appreciation,

Reviewed December 2019

I have worked with Dr Anstadt on a couple of occasions. He has been incredibly helpful, attentive, and caring while providing excellent advice to help with a variety of situations. If I return (again) I would like to continue to work with him.

Reviewed December 2019

He is extremely kind and attentive to my concerns and my state of mind, he has been an incredible help so far, I look forward to continue this journey with him.

Reviewed December 2019

I had 2 sessions with Dr. Anstadt. He is an excellent listener and he knows exactly what I am going through and what I want to say. He is patient and in the last 2 sessions most of time I was talking and expressing myself I am sure he will dig more in my issues and try his best to help me resolve it.

Reviewed November 2019

Dr. Anstadt is a kind man. His compassionate nature is appreciated and helpful in guiding me through a difficult personal time. He is unwavering in his support and understanding - and he truly is with me through this. He is gentle and offers subtle nudges to help me explore situations in ways I wouldn't have been able to see otherwise. I am beyond grateful for having Dr. Anstadt's support and guidance. I am truly blessed to have been matched with him. Thank you, Dr. Anstadt!

Reviewed November 2019

Dr. Anstadt has been a great help to me in times of extreme distress and has always provided reflective and critical advice whenever needed to. He's a great listener and has always been punctual with time and meetings as well as being very understanding with any issues.

Reviewed September 2019

Dr Anstadt is helping me figure out how to live a quality life. His wisdom and knowledge is helping me navigate my negative thoughts and dig out where they are coming from which is what I need. I can’t recommend him enough

Reviewed September 2019

I really enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Anstadt. He helped me see how one issue was affecting multiple aspects of my life. He has greatly improve my relationships with the people I'm closest to and even the way I approach work. I have seen a huge difference in my relationships already, and I have several tools to help me manage the issues I started seeking therapy for. I cannot express how thankful I am to Dr. I Anstadt!

Reviewed August 2019

Dr. Anstadt is one of the best counselors I've ever worked with. I was working with him for almost a year and the amount of progress I made was wonderful. I made significant steps towards learning about myself and gaining confidence about myself, learning how to stand up for myself when it was right and knowing my own limits while still striving to be better. I hope to continue working with him in the future as the only thing that got in the way was a new job and time zones. Absolutely amazing working with him!

Reviewed July 2019

I have worked with Dr Anstadt for just over a year now. I can confidently say he is the best counsellor I have ever had. I was very closed off in the beginning and he was very patient and supportive in waiting for me to open up. He helps me to manage both big and small issues by helping me to challenge my thought patterns and suggesting new positive actions. He is very responsive and answers every journal post within 24 hours, which I really appreciate. Even when he is challenging you, he does so in a gentle way so you always feel he is on your side. And he seems to always know the right thing to say :) my time with him has been very valuable.

Reviewed July 2019

Dr. Anstadt is a great therapist. During the video sessions, he takes time to listen to my concerns and address them in a calm, reasonable manner. I liked how he helped me advocate for myself but also learn how to see things from the other side. In other words, he gives a very balanced viewpoint of issues, which I feel like is absolutely necessary in a counselor. In addition, Dr. Anstadt is always very punctual with messaging back using the system (he messages back either same day or the next day) and his messages are always very thoughtful. I would 100% recommend Dr. Anstadt to anyone who is looking for someone who will help you achieve great personal growth.

Reviewed June 2019

Dr. Anstadt provides the perfect balance of listening, understanding, and then being active in guiding and suggesting solutions. He has been a tremendous resource to me and has helped me turn the tide on my depression and anxiety. He is always available and committed.

Reviewed June 2019

Dr. Anstadt has been a wonderful support to me during a time where I needed someone to help me process my life trauma and how it was/is impacting my daily life. He is knowledgeable, professional, and the best listener I have ever encountered. Highly recommend.

Reviewed May 2019

Scott is such a caring and easy to talk to person. He has helped me in countless ways throughout our sessions and I could never thank him enough. From moving on from toxic relationships to helping me make goals and plan for my future. I feel like a completely different person, but I finally feel like me, and I couldn't have gotten here without Scott's great counseling. Thank you Scott, you're wonderful!

Reviewed May 2019

Dr. A is awesome! He is very intuitive, and helpful in discovering areas that need to be worked on, and the most effective way to do so. He never judges, and I found it very easy to be open and willing to share everything with him. I would recommend him to anyone looking to find a counselor.

Reviewed April 2019

Dr. Anstadt has a steady hand on the tiller. I will most certainly seek his counsel again in the future

Reviewed April 2019

Dr. A has been of enormous help to me as I struggled with compound grief following the loss of my father less than two years following the sudden death of my husband. I was floundering, the grief felt much the same as the early days following the loss of my husband, and along with the grief of losing the two most important men in my life, other relationships became unbelievably difficult to handle, and I needed help finding my balance again. Dr. A helped me find my resiliency again, helped me set some goals that allowed me to process the grief, set boundaries with those relationships that had become toxic, and allowed me to find the hope of the future again. We get regular checkups for our physical health, for dental health, and mental health deserves no less. I am so grateful that a friend of a friend recommended Better Help-the fit with my busy lifestyle, assisting my mother following the death of my dad, to the point that I was able to keep a scheduled session via my phone in a parking lot! I know that Dr. A helped me find my balance, and I know that he will continue to do the same for others in his care.

Reviewed April 2019

Amazing! Best counseling experience I’ve ever had. Dr. Anstadt listens and really cared about helping me set goals and making progress. Really gets to the point of what needs to be worked on and helped me stay focused. Thank you so much doc. You’re very gifted.

Reviewed March 2019

Dr. Anstadt is the most understanding Dr. I have ever dealt with. He listens very carefully and gives you all alternative ways to find your goals and solve problems. You will find yourself talking to a friend and you will feel so relaxed that you will wait till your next session to tell him how your day or week was! He is incredibly compassionate and loved working with him. I so much recommend him.

Reviewed March 2019

Dr. Anstadt is an altogether compassionate and lovely person to speak with. He took time out of his day to speak to someone with a 5 hour time difference which must have not been the most preferable or ideal situation. Couldn't recommend him more.

Reviewed February 2019

He helped me through a very tough patch in my life. He is a very good listener and his advice was helpful and helped me more than I can describe.

Reviewed February 2019

Dr Anstadt has been my rock through several issues. He truly listens and responds to my craziness. I trust him.

Reviewed November 2018

Dr Anstadt has been my counsellor for a few months now. I would like to thank him for being a wonderful therapist and counsellor. Through my discussions with him, I was able to find insights of myself. He truly tries to understand you and steers you in a direction in order for you to reveal who you truly are. Whilst that is still a work in progress for me, I have improved in leaps and bounds with the help of Dr. Anstadt. He's non assuming style allows me to speak to him in a safe and non judgmental environment and because he is wholly able to understand you, he's input is very spot on. I always take away a lesson about myself that I would have learnt after a session with him. I do hope that this review will help someone who may have trouble with grief, depression, family issues and conflicts within themselves feel the need to find that help with him as it has done for me.

Reviewed November 2018

Dr Anstadt is a very good listener, and is able to see the important points in situations I describe. He's able to see the common thread among different experiences I've had, and then relates that to my own unique preferences and needs. I know more about myself and how situations arise, as well as tools to deal with them. He's also very encouraging and positive-minded. Would certainly recommend Dr A.

Reviewed September 2018

Dr. Anstadt is amazing! He is very helpful, understanding, smart, easy to talk to, and encouraging! I have been to therapy several times in my past and so far this is my best experience with any counselor I’ve encountered. We’ve had two sessions so far and I’m very happy to continue working with him.

Reviewed September 2018

Dr. A is a patient, calm listener who helps you explore your thought processes. His style of conversation is easy going and straight forward. Asking you to reflect on your own experiences in new ways that you might not have thought of before. Through working with Dr. A I have developed my own processes for healthy thinking. As well as a much more positive outlook on my life. He is flexible with his time and always available if you have thoughts or questions. I highly recommend Dr. A.

Reviewed August 2018

Dr. Anstadt really seems like he listens to what I have to say, what my concerns are and my problems. It's only been two weeks and I love this service and am very pleased with what Dr. Anstadt's has done for me so far.

Reviewed August 2018

The best I met. Helped me so much on my issue.

Reviewed August 2018

Scott has been extremely patient and kind. I highly doubted that I would ever be able to find someone that could help me but also not look down on me. Vulnerability is a big issue for me and whenever you admit to yourself or to others that you are indeed just a person you often get pitied. Now, empathy and pity are two very different things. When you pity someone you look down on them, you do not show respect and what's worse is that you make the other person feel small. Scott has never once pitied me and I have never felt small nor disrespected in his presence, which is the main reason for this being a functional relationship. He comes off as a highly intelligent and philosophical man and I am happy to say that I truly believe in his expertise in helping me so I can help myself.

Reviewed May 2018

Having Dr. Anstadt as an ongoing resource has become invaluable to me. He provides the kind of private sounding board that allows me to continue wrestling with big questions without it overwhelming my daily life and work responsibilities. Knowing I can send off a message at any time and that he will provide insight and new ideas for me to consider is extremely comforting and has helped me dig myself out of a very difficult time. I feel motivated and am starting to move forward in a positive way on my personal goals with the guidance of Dr. Anstadt on my side.

Reviewed April 2018

I highly recommend Dr. Anstadt. He was very helpful, patient and easy to talk with.

Reviewed April 2018

Dr. Anstadt is very professional and connects to the client's issues straight away so that goals can be completed and worked on together.

Reviewed April 2018

Dr. Anstadt was a great counselor to speak with and made me feel very at ease throughout. I really enjoyed speaking with him and hearing his advice which helped me greatly to become a lot more happy and find an understanding of things that happened/were happening in my life. I never felt like I was being judged on anything I was saying and this made it a lot easier to speak to Dr Anstadt. Couldn’t recommend enough :)

Reviewed February 2018

Dr. A was amazing. He understood me from the first session we had. He is attentive, kind, and really listened to me. We worked trough some relationship issues I have and his help is helping me to try and have a bit more control over my reactions. I am overly happy I've ended up with him. And for that I am immensely grateful.

Reviewed November 2017

I am extremely grateful that Dr. A came into my world when he did. Whilst going through an extremely difficult time in which work-related stress was getting the best of me, he managed to help me relieve my anxiety and find ways to better manage my situation even after the first session. Now, a few months later, I am the happiest and healthiest I have ever been - and I could not have gotten here without his guidance and support. If you find yourself in a similar situation where stress and anxiety, either related to work or something, is taking over your world and you feel stuck/overwhelmed - do yourself a favor and book in time with Dr. A.. Highly recommended.

Reviewed November 2017

Scott listens to my concerns and repeats them to make sure we're both on the same page. He then gives feedback that is very helpful both to reflect and also is useful moving forward.

Reviewed August 2017

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Scott Anstadt offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Scott Anstadt works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Scott Anstadt speak?

Dr. Scott Anstadt speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Scott Anstadt have?

Dr. Scott Anstadt has 36 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Scott Anstadt licensed to practice?

Dr. Scott Anstadt is licensed to practice in Arizona and Kansas.

Does Dr. Scott Anstadt accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Dr. Scott Anstadt accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Scott Anstadt offer?

Dr. Scott Anstadt offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Scott Anstadt?

Dr. Scott Anstadt can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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