Sean O'Hara, LCSW

Sean O'Hara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Maine who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, addiction, ADHD, and questions about identity and intimacy. Sean writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person.

He brings five years of experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. Sean uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address day-to-day problems. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that build momentum and reduce overwhelm.

Sean’s style is person-centered and solution-focused. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps people identify personal strengths and motivating values. That can mean practicing new ways to cope, challenging unhelpful thoughts, or trying short experiments between sessions.

He also draws on psychodynamic ideas when useful to understand patterns that repeat over time. The goal is to combine insight with concrete strategies so people can make changes that stick. Sean keeps the tone nonjudgmental and practical during conversations.

Sean earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 2017 and holds LCSW licensure in Maine and New York. He offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging, and works with each person to find a rhythm that fits their life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Sean often uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills and small experiments to try between sessions.

He also uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes the person's experience and goals. That involves open listening, reflecting what matters to you, and building on your strengths to guide change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sean will discuss goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process is collaborative and adaptable over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can be used when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging let people check in between appointments or fit short sessions into a busy day. These options make it easier to attend consistently and keep momentum toward your goals.