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Arthur Scudari

Therapist · Louisiana

Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationship Support

Arthur Scudari
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Louisiana · 3086
NPI
1821282633
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Louisiana
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy
  • Client-Centered methods
  • Mindfulness exercises

About Arthur

Arthur Scudari is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 18 years of counseling experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by life changes. He also works with those facing grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy or parenting challenges, and problems with self-esteem or anger.

Arthur learned to value counseling after his own difficult divorce, and that personal experience shaped his decision to become a counselor. He prioritizes focused listening and keeps interruptions out of sessions so people can speak freely. He uses breathing and meditation exercises to bring mindfulness into sessions.

His work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral ideas. In practice that means Arthur helps people name emotions, notice patterns in thinking and behavior, and try small changes between sessions. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help clarify goals and build momentum.

Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Arthur explains techniques in plain language and often pairs them with simple exercises to practice between meetings. He encourages clients to notice what helps and to adjust the work as needed.

People who reach out can expect a calm, attentive presence and practical tools for everyday problems. Arthur accepts international clients and holds his practice in Louisiana, offering support in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Arthur draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name difficult emotions and to notice patterns that affect relationships and attachment. EFT focuses on emotions and the ways they shape how people relate to themselves and others, which can help when emotions feel confusing or overwhelming.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and meeting the person where they are. This approach is about reflecting what a person says and helping them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Arthur aims to figure out what fits each person's needs and goals by discussing preferences and trying methods together. That collaboration helps shape the focus of sessions over time.

The original profile does not list specific session delivery methods, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can fit into a lunch break, or a phone call can work when video would be difficult. Many people appreciate being able to continue work from a different location, reduce travel time, and keep therapy part of their regular routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

18+ years

Listed in

Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Arthur typically address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and self-esteem concerns among others.

What is Arthur's therapeutic style?

His style is client-centered with focused listening, breathing and meditation practice, and practical techniques drawn from CBT and EFT.

How much experience does he have?

Arthur has 18 years of experience as a licensed counselor and holds the LPC credential.

Where is he based and licensed?

He practices in Louisiana and holds the LPC credential in that state.

Can I work with him if I live outside the US?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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