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Scott Kaminsky

Experienced LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety

LMFT Indiana

Experience
26 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Scott

Scott Kaminsky is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 26 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

He approaches clients with respect and the belief that they know their own story best. Scott centers sessions on listening and collaboration.

He looks for strengths the client already has and helps apply those strengths to current problems. Conversations focus on clear steps people can try between sessions and on building skills that reduce painful feelings and repeated patterns.

When relationships and communication are part of the difficulty, Scott brings tools that help people talk through conflict and improve everyday interactions. He also addresses individual issues such as panic, social anxiety, guilt, shame, and feelings of isolation.

He aims to make things understandable and actionable rather than overly technical. Scott uses a mix of approaches depending on what each person needs.

He draws from methods that emphasize emotional connection, practical thinking strategies, and exploring attachment and interpersonal patterns. The goal is to match methods to the person rather than force a single way of working.

People who choose Scott can expect steady support, clear guidance, and a focus on real-life change. He encourages small, manageable steps toward better communication, more stable mood, and a clearer sense of purpose.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Scott often uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and reduce repeated conflict patterns. That approach focuses on practical exercises and clearer ways of talking so partners and individuals can handle disagreements with less hurt.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, which looks at how early relationship patterns shape current emotional responses. This work can help people understand why they react strongly in certain situations and learn new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of his practice and centers on listening, acceptance, and helping the client guide the pace and focus of sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Scott will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the client's needs, adjusting the plan if something feels unhelpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice communication exercises live. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good check-in during a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, reflections, and written exercises between sessions. These options help people maintain steady progress without reorganizing their whole day.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Scott address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He listens first, highlights clients' strengths, and offers practical steps people can use between sessions.
What is his professional background?
Scott has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. His work history includes supporting people with a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - licensed in Indiana and Kentucky, and he is based in Indiana.
Which languages and international clients does he support?
Sessions are offered in English and Scott accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman Method

Experience

26+ years

Licensed in

Indiana, Kentucky

Languages

English