- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Adoption and foster care
About Seán
Seán Harrington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strains. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and issues tied to adoption and foster care. Seán aims to make the first step into therapy feel achievable and respectful.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. Seán encourages people to talk about what matters most to them and listens without judgment. The work often focuses on practical tools to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Seán draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that affect mood and behavior. He uses Motivational Interviewing when someone is weighing change and needs help finding internal reasons to move forward. Solution-Focused Therapy guides short-term goal setting and quick steps toward improvement.
With 26 years of professional experience, he has supported clients through family conflict, caregiving stress, and the long-term effects of trauma. He emphasizes clear goals and steady progress rather than jargon or vague promises.
Sessions are intended to be a practical space for problem solving, skill building, and emotional support. People who are worried about starting therapy will find an approach that names small steps and focuses on what can change next.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Seán uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving concrete skills to practice between sessions.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people who are ambivalent about change. That approach focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons for change and building momentum at their pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as needs change so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography did not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or scheduling around work. It also reduces commute time and can help maintain continuity of care when routines shift.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Seán helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes. He also addresses parenting challenges, family problems, trauma and abuse, and adoption and foster care topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens without judgment and works with clients to set clear, attainable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with a range of issues including family conflict and trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.