Profile / United States
Sean O'Hara, LCSW
Maine
LCSW - Anxiety and Life Transitions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Sean
Sean O'Hara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine and New York with five years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. He also supports those facing challenges with self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, and career or parenting strain.
Sean uses practical, goal-oriented methods in sessions. He focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then trying new ways of responding. Sessions are straightforward and action-focused, with room to name what feels most urgent and what changes are realistic.
His background includes an MSW from Fordham University and work in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. That variety shaped his ability to move between short-term problem solving and longer therapeutic work when needed.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices to help people notice thought patterns and test different behaviors. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas also inform his work when exploring motivation and relationship history.
Sean tends to emphasize building clear steps clients can try between sessions. He will collaborate on goals, track small changes, and adjust plans when something isn’t working. If someone wants a practical, structured approach to cope with day-to-day problems, he offers methods that focus on thinking, behavior, and present relationships.
How his approaches translate to online work
Sean uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT offers concrete techniques like thought records and behavioral experiments that translate well to session homework and short-term goals.He also uses client-centered methods to listen and clarify what matters most to the person in front of him. That approach helps shape usable goals. Mindfulness practices are introduced as short exercises to increase awareness of stress and emotional reactions, useful for managing anxiety and mood shifts.
Finding the right mix of methods is a shared process. He will work with clients to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That collaborative stance helps adjust plans when something isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time lost to travel. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that concrete CBT exercises and mindfulness practices move smoothly into remote sessions, but confirm the exact session types offered before scheduling.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and life transitions, plus ADHD, addictions, and self-esteem struggles.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and solution-focused. He emphasizes noticing thoughts and testing different responses to change habits.
What is his clinical background?
He has an MSW from Fordham University and five years of experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.
Which credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds LCSW credentials in Maine and New York and practices from Maine.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the country?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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