Sean Young
LMSW
Practical, direct therapy for everyday struggles
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- Calm and straightforward
- Practical skill building
- Focus on relationships
About Sean
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, and depression through clear, step-by-step work. He also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, grief, sleep and eating problems, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional areas he pays attention to include attachment and communication problems, abandonment, domestic violence, and issues tied to adoption and foster care.
Sean uses a mix of approaches to fit each person. He draws on client-centered methods to listen and follow the person's pace. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to break down unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. He also brings psychodynamic and emotionally-focused ideas when history and emotions matter.
His style is direct but caring. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what the person wants to change. He explains steps, checks progress, and adjusts the plan as needed.
People seeking help are asked to use the site Start Therapy button to begin. After a short matching questionnaire, scheduling is done according to the therapist's availability and the subscription terms.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Sean commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, following the person’s goals, and building trust so people can talk through what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress.Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts methods as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy life because it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it easier to attend from different locations. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be arranged to match daily routines and technical comfort.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Michigan
- Experience
- 28+ years
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Michigan)
- LMSW · No. 6801083452
- NPI
- 1922026137
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 concerns does this therapist handle?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and coping with life changes. A number of additional focus areas are listed, such as abandonment and attachment concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is calm, caring, and direct. He emphasizes practical steps, clear explanations, and checking progress during sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has 28 years of clinical experience as a therapist. That long practice underpins work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- 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.