Sean McDermott, NY Psychologist 014319

Sean McDermott is a New York licensed psychologist with over 26 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical ways to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and build self-esteem. He helps people address relationship strain, anger, and low motivation in straightforward sessions.

He listens first, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals. Sean uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep work practical and forward-moving.

Sessions are grounded in everyday language. Sean encourages small experiments between appointments so people can test what works. He aims to make therapy feel useful quickly rather than staying stuck on long explanations.

People who come for help with panic, social anxiety, or mood problems will find structured tools and real-world strategies. He also offers support around guilt, shame, forgiveness, and feelings of isolation. Work often combines skill-building, new perspectives, and steps toward clearer values.

Sean keeps the pace collaborative and respectful. He helps clients break problems into manageable parts, track progress, and adjust plans as needed. The focus is on practical change that fits each person’s life and goals.

How CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Work Online

Sean uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions online often include structured exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments to try between meetings.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage action even when difficult feelings are present. ACT conversations focus on noticing inner experience and choosing steps that match what matters most. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to map small, concrete changes that quickly move someone toward their goals and build momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sean will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then choose methods that fit. This collaborative process means plans can change as progress is tracked and new needs appear.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and demonstrations, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum over time.