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Sean O'Hara

Supportive, practical therapy with a collaborative focus

LCSW Maine

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sean

Sean O'Hara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with five years of experience in the mental health field. He works with people facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem struggles, addictions, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and a range of relationship and family challenges.

Background and approach

His practice also addresses attachment and communication problems, codependency, isolation, anger, career questions, and issues around life purpose and parenting. Sean brings a person-centered, solution-focused stance to his work, believing in clients' resilience and emphasizing what motivates each individual.

He often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques, adapting interventions to the goals and preferences of the person in front of him. His clinical background includes both inpatient and outpatient settings following an MSW from Fordham University in 2017.

In sessions he aims to meet clients where they are while exploring where they want to go, offering a nonjudgmental space to examine patterns, build coping skills, and clarify priorities. Sean welcomes those ready to take the step toward change and supports practical strategies for managing life transitions and emotional challenges.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

Sean often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and problematic behaviors. He also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathic listening and collaborative exploration so clients can clarify values and build on their own strengths. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for stress, grief, and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. Together they assess needs, try methods, and adjust plans so interventions align with the client's goals and preferences rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy with this clinician is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods, and they allow for consistent skill practice and follow-up between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem difficulties, addictions, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship and family problems, and related areas like attachment and communication challenges.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
The approach combines person-centered and solution-focused elements, emphasizing respect for the individual's strengths while working toward concrete goals with practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working in mental health settings, including both inpatient and outpatient care, following completion of an MSW in 2017.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He is an LCSW licensed in Maine and New York with ME LCSW LC20437 and NY LCSW 091423, and currently practices in Maine.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Fees vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersParanoiaPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York, Maine

Languages

English