Dr. Sean Lenard

Practical CBT-informed care for life challenges

LPC Mississippi

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Sean

Dr. Sean Lenard brings a practical, skills-focused approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Background and approach

With 12 years of clinical experience and an LPC credential, she integrates evidence-informed techniques to address issues such as depression, ADHD, addiction, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, and coping with life changes. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect, shaping treatment around each client’s values and goals rather than applying one-size-fits-all labels.

Drawing on client-centered principles and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and narrative work, she helps clients build coping strategies, challenge unhelpful thinking, and explore personal meaning when facing transitions like midlife shifts, career changes, or aging-related concerns. Based in Mississippi, Dr.

Lenard offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance across a wide range of focus areas including multicultural concerns, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive issues, and substance-related challenges. She frames therapy as a joint effort to develop practical tools and clearer perspective, supporting clients as they pursue healthier patterns and greater emotional balance.

Integrating CBT and Client-Centered Care for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress, teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, and many everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their values and goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for regulating emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when intense feelings or relationship conflicts arise.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to determine which combination of techniques fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from different locations and schedules. These formats make it possible to practice skills between sessions, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and career or parenting challenges.

What is the therapist's overall approach and style?

The approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered techniques and elements of DBT, existential and narrative therapies to tailor treatment to individual needs and preferences.

How much professional experience does she have?

Dr. Lenard has 12 years of experience providing counseling and coaching across a wide range of clinical concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 2728 and practices from Mississippi.

Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?

Services are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what session formats can someone work with this therapist?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How does pricing and payment work for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommitment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English