- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Sean
Sean Young is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 28 years of practice. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping and eating problems, and other life changes.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused methods. In sessions he focuses on emotions, attachment patterns, and the ways people relate to themselves and others. He listens for what is hardest to name and helps people notice patterns that keep problems repeating.
Sean draws on many approaches to match what a person needs that day. With CBT he looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. With psychodynamic ideas he helps people see long-standing patterns that trace back to early relationships. Solution-focused moments are used to clarify practical next steps.
He also addresses issues that commonly appear alongside primary concerns, such as shame, communication problems, control issues, and co-occurring conditions. His work includes attention to adoption and foster care experiences, abandonment, first responder stress, and HIV/AIDS related matters when they are relevant.
Sessions are conversational and aim to make difficult feelings easier to name. People who want straightforward, emotionally focused help with long-running patterns may find this approach useful. International clients may be accepted; sessions are offered in English.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on recognizing and naming emotions and attachment patterns. It is often used when people notice repeating emotional responses that cause pain or distance. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's perspective, using reflective listening and acceptance to help clarify feelings and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and often includes practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick techniques that fit their needs and goals. That might mean using EFT ideas to map emotional responses one week and CBT tools to try a new behavior the next. The plan can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting people join from a different location when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep consistent contact, organize homework or practice between sessions, and maintain regular scheduling without requiring in-person visits.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he handle?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related and relationship concerns, eating and sleeping issues, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused approaches to help people name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience working in psychotherapy across a wide range of concerns and settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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