About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Sean
Sean O'Hara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine and New York with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, relationship and family concerns, and issues around addiction and bipolar disorder.
He draws on client-centered and solution-focused approaches. Sessions focus on identifying what motivates each person and on practical steps they can use between meetings. He also uses elements from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas when they fit a client's goals.
Sean trained at Fordham University and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. That variety shapes how he balances direct problem-solving with space to reflect on larger patterns in life. He describes the work as collaborative and straightforward: talk through what's happening, try out new ways of coping, and adjust as needed.
In session he pays attention to relationship and family issues as they show up for an individual. He helps people sort through parenting pressures, fatherhood questions, communication problems, and wounds from attachment or codependency. Practical tools and short-term strategies are mixed with deeper discussion when clients want that.
Sean offers appointments from Maine and brings a clear, down-to-earth style. He asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they fit daily life
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people decide practical next steps that matter to them. This approach helps when parenting pressure or relationship stress makes decision-making hard.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches skills to change unhelpful cycles. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and coping with life changes by giving concrete exercises to practice between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and grounding practices. These techniques can reduce runaway worry or reactivity and support clearer thinking during high-stress family moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, whether that means brief skill-building, deeper reflection, or a blend of both.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since current options are listed during sign-up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a quick problem needs attention. Talk with the therapist on the matching questionnaire about what scheduling or session length works best for you.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York, Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, bipolar disorder, and related areas like attachment and codependency.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a mix of client-centered and solution-focused methods with practical CBT and mindfulness techniques added when helpful. Sessions emphasize collaboration and concrete steps you can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and has five years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Maine and New York and practices from Maine.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin or book a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.