Sean O'Hara, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 5 years in practice

Sean O'Hara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience in mental health.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 091423 · expires February 2027
LCSW, Maine: LC20437 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1760055511 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Sean

Sean O'Hara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience in mental health. He focuses on concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addiction, ADHD, and relationship or family challenges. Sean aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can start to feel heard and understood.

He uses a person-centered stance that puts the client's goals first. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Sean looks for strengths and motivates clients to try small, manageable changes between meetings.

Background and approach

Sean blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. He also draws on motivational interviewing to support change and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. The mix depends on what each person needs.

His background includes a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and work in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. That experience shaped his focus on clear, work‑able strategies and compassionate listening. People who choose him often want straightforward support for life transitions, parenting strain, career stress, or problems with self‑esteem and intimacy.

Sean offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sean lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Paranoia
Phobias
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Sean names

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Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy

Sean often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on specific skills and homework that can reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression over time.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and simple exercises for stress and emotion regulation. Mindfulness can help with coping during big life changes and moments of overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sean collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what is or isn't helping.

Online formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, brief reflections, or support between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility so therapy can match daily routines and needs.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sean help with?

He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, and related issues.

What is Sean's approach in therapy?

Sean uses a person-centered, solution-focused style. He combines practical techniques and collaborative goal setting to help clients try small, manageable changes.

What experience does he bring?

He has five years working in mental health, including inpatient and outpatient settings, and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University.

Where is Sean licensed and located?

Sean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials in Maine and New York and practices from Maine.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for online sessions?

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

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sean?

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