Sean DeFreese, LCSW

Licensed in Utah · 5 years in practice

Sean DeFreese is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 12108477-3501 · expires September 2026
LCSW, Oregon: L15877 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1760040927 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Sean

Sean DeFreese is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He also works with those facing addictions, grief, compassion fatigue, and relationship or communication problems. Sean writes in plain terms and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Sean approaches therapy as a collaborative process. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize practical skills and clearer communication so people can feel steadier day to day. Sean uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and learn calmer, more effective ways to cope. He also brings emotionally focused ideas and motivational interviewing into work on relationships and addictive behaviors.

Those tools are adapted to the needs and pace of each person he meets. He has five years of professional experience and holds a license as an LCSW in Utah. Sean tries to create a supportive, straightforward space where people can talk through what matters most to them and practice small, useful changes between sessions.

People who choose Sean often want clear strategies and steady support. He aims to help people feel less stuck, improve communication, and build routines that reduce stress and isolation.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Sean names

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Online support

How Sean's Approaches Work Online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. It helps people break cycles of negative thoughts and build routines that support better mood and functioning.

DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing reactive behavior, and improving relationships. It is useful when stress, emotional overwhelm, or impulsive coping like substance use get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sean will talk with each person about their goals and try different techniques to see what fits. The choice of methods is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make participation easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to schedule therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Sean help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and related issues like communication problems, guilt, and loneliness.

What is Sean's therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, focusing on practical skills and clearer communication. He emphasizes strengths and small steps people can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Sean has five years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings and community care.

Where is Sean licensed and based?

He is licensed as an LCSW and practices in Utah.

Can non-English speakers work with him?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are online sessions available and in what formats?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

What should I do to start working with Sean?

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