- Person-centered care
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Sean
Sean O'Hara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He also helps with relationship and parenting concerns, addiction and ADHD-related struggles, and issues tied to identity and intimacy.
Sean uses a person-centered, solution-focused style. He centers what motivates each person and avoids judgment. Sessions aim to meet people where they are and explore where they want to go.
Sean earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 2017 and has five years of clinical experience. His background includes both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. This range informs how he balances short-term problem solving with longer-term reflection.
In session he may draw on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help manage symptoms and build coping skills. He also uses motivational interviewing to support change and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat in relationships.
People seeking help after stressful events or disasters will find that coping with sudden change is among his focus areas. He emphasizes practical steps alongside emotional processing to help people regain stability and direction.
How these approaches fit into online therapy
Sean often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new coping behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood through practical skill-building. He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support clearer thinking.Finding the best approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That process usually starts with a conversation about what feels most urgent and what fits into daily life.
For practical session details, please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and makes it easier to keep continuity of care after major life changes or disasters. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Sean, adapt approaches to the realities of each person's life and schedule.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sean commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns such as attachment, guilt, and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He favors a person-centered, solution-focused approach that avoids judgment and looks for practical steps to help people move forward.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University (2017) and has five years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with credentials listed as ME LCSW and NY LCSW and practices from Maine.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.