Sean Young

Compassionate, experienced therapist for life transitions

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Sean

Sean Young is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience providing psychotherapy in Michigan. He brings a steady, direct, and compassionate presence to work with people confronting anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strains, substance concerns, grief, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

His career has included helping clients navigate intimacy-related difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with significant change.

Sean draws on several evidence-informed approaches to shape treatment, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered work that emphasizes empathy and collaboration, emotionally-focused techniques that explore attachment and feeling states, psychodynamic perspectives on patterns and history, and solution-focused methods to identify practical steps forward. He aims to be respectful and honest while tailoring plans to each person’s needs.

Sean accepts English-speaking clients, including those outside the United States, and offers multiple session formats to suit different schedules and preferences.

Approaches that inform online therapy and how they help

Sean Young incorporates cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered principles alongside emotionally-focused work to shape online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with concrete strategies that reduce distress and improve functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore personal goals and values. Emotionally-focused techniques attend to attachment patterns and the role of emotions in relationships, helping people work through intimacy concerns and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to determine which combination of techniques best fits their needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting methods as progress is made and preferences become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of therapy across life changes and to choose a pace and medium that match individual routines and access needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief, intimacy challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's general approach and style?

His manner is kind, caring, and direct, combining empathy with straightforward feedback and collaborative problem solving to help clients make practical progress.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 28 years of professional experience working in psychotherapy settings with people facing a variety of mental health and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an LMSW with the license number MI LMSW 6801083452 and practices from Michigan.

Can clients who live outside the United States work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

In what formats are sessions offered?

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

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English