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Sean Horsley

Profile / United States

Sean Horsley, LCSW

Utah

LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Motivational interviewing

About Sean

Sean Horsley is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 23 years of experience in clinical social work. He works with adults on common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and he accepts international clients.

He uses clear, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. That can mean learning practical ways to manage strong emotions, improve sleep, or handle conflict. He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - along with motivational interviewing and mindfulness exercises to try new responses to old problems.

Sean offers individual, couple, and family sessions focused on concrete goals. He helps with addictions, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and blended family issues. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, chronic pain, or end-of-life and hospice concerns.

In sessions he teaches short skills and steps people can practice between meetings. That might include thought records, ground-and-breathe practices, or brief behavioral experiments to test different choices. He keeps explanations plain and checks that exercises fit the person’s day-to-day routine.

Clients who want a direct, structured approach will find a practical emphasis on problem-solving and skill-building. Sean combines several evidence-informed methods so people can try small changes and see what helps most.

Practical approaches for online sessions

Sean commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support better sleep. Motivational interviewing is a short-term, conversational approach that helps people clarify what matters to them and build motivation to make changes.

He also integrates mindfulness techniques to teach simple grounding and attention skills. These practices help manage strong emotions and can be used alongside CBT tools to reduce reactivity and improve focus during daily tasks. Together these methods aim to create clear steps the client can try between sessions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose approaches that match a person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Plans are adjusted based on what the person finds helpful and realistic.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because sessions can fit into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical scheduling needs during the intake so sessions align with everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Listed in

Utah

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, sleep issues, and coping with life changes.

How does he typically work with clients?

He uses practical, skills-based work that focuses on noticing thoughts and trying different behaviors. Sessions often include brief exercises and homework to practice between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 23 years of experience as a social worker and therapist working with individuals, couples, and families.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Utah and practices from that state.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or scheduling details during intake.

What are the session formats he offers?

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

How does payment and starting work?

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