- Client-focused
- Trauma-informed
- Practical steps
About Sean
Sean Young is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of practice in Michigan. He provides psychotherapy for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship concerns, and other life challenges. He presents as direct and compassionate, and aims to offer clear support during difficult times.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what's most troubling and practical steps to feel better. Sessions are focused on the person in front of him, their goals, and small, realistic changes that can make daily life easier. Sean draws on multiple methods to match the work to each person’s needs.
His background includes extensive work with trauma-related problems and complex presentations where multiple issues happen at once. Over nearly three decades he has helped people process grief, intimacy problems, abandonment issues, and effects of domestic violence and other losses. He also addresses concerns related to eating, sleeping, anger, and self-esteem.
Sean lists approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He aims to combine these methods in plain language so clients understand what they are doing and why.
People looking for support around adoption and foster care topics may find his stated focus areas relevant. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire to match and schedule sessions according to availability.
Approaches that shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can name their goals and feel understood; this helps with building trust and direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause anxiety, depression, or sleeping and eating problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional responses to strengthen connections and manage intimacy or relationship-related distress.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress and preferences become clearer. The work is shaped by what the person wants to change and what feels useful in session.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between errands, or let someone choose not to be on camera if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused on real-life changes.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sean help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and a broad list of related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is kind, caring, and direct. He focuses on clear conversation and practical steps rather than technical language.
What is his experience in the field?
He brings 28 years of clinical experience, including substantial work with trauma and complex co-occurring concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Michigan LMSW, which means Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
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.