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Dr. Sean Bullock

Dr. Sean Bullock

LCSW

Therapist · Utah · 12+ years of experience

Practical, goal-focused therapy for everyday problems

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  • Direct and skills-based
  • Focus on mood and stress
  • Goal-oriented sessions

About Sean

Dr. Sean Bullock is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience. He presents a calm, direct style and focuses on helping people manage depression, stress, and anxiety. He also supports those coping with addictions, grief, and major life changes. He practices in Utah and works with people who want practical, steady help.

He brings experience from primary care, correctional, institutional, and community settings. That background shapes a practical approach to everyday problems. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skills you can use between meetings, and checking what is working. He aims to make therapy feel straightforward rather than overwhelming.

Dr. Bullock uses a few established methods to guide work on mood, stress, and behavior. He offers tools for coping with strong emotions, for shifting unhelpful thinking patterns, and for building routines that support recovery. He also helps people address intimacy concerns, relationship communication, parenting strain, and career stress.

People who prefer a direct, skill-focused rhythm may find his approach helpful. He emphasizes short-term gains alongside longer-term change. Expect practical exercises, gentle challenge, and attention to what you want to accomplish in life.

He works with issues including anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, body image, and trauma-related problems. If you are ready to sort out specific problems and try new strategies, he will collaborate on a plan that fits your goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

How his approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that align with personal values. It is often useful for anxiety, anger, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing small changes that reduce symptoms. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping with stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with anger and emotional dysregulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and which methods feel most useful. They will try strategies together and adjust the plan based on what helps.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting people meet from wherever they are that day. Licensed professionals can guide which techniques transfer well to remote sessions and how to structure meetings to focus on skills practice, coping tools, and goal progress.

At a glance

Listed location
Utah
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Utah)
LCSW · No. 8952911-3501
NPI
1184161176

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with depression, stress, anxiety, and related concerns such as addictions, grief, anger, and relationship issues.

What is his general therapy style?

His approach is practical and straightforward, emphasizing skills, clear goals, and what clients can try between sessions.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 12 years of professional experience across primary care, correctional, institutional, and community settings.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Utah and holds the LCSW credential as documented.

Can I work with him if I live outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
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  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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