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Sean O'Hara, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sean is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sean. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York and Maine

Recent reviews

Sean is not only a great therapist, he’s a great person. I was very new to therapy and he made it very comfortable and easy to get into. He helped me get through one of the darkest times of my life and I’m forever grateful.

Reviewed March 2023

Great!

Reviewed February 2023

More about Sean

  • 4 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

Hi, My name is Sean O'Hara. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Maine with over 5 years of experience working in the Mental Health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, and family/relationship issues. I graduated from Fordham University in 2017 with an MSW, and have worked in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities.

I am a solution-focused therapist with a person-centered approach. I strongly believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and identifying those things which motivate you as an individual. There is no judgment in my therapeutic process. My purpose for you is to create a therapeutic atmosphere that will meet you where you are at while exploring where you want to be. While I have specialty training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CT-R (Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, my approach is always tailored to your needs in a way we both see fit to meet your goals.

Taking that first step to seek therapy can certainly be a challenge in and of itself, but if you are willing to take that step then I am committed to supporting and empowering you toward the life you are meant to lead. I look forward to working together.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Attachment issues Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Family Problems Fatherhood Issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Paranoia Phobias Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sean O'Hara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760055511.

  • LCSW · New York · 091423 · Expires February 2027
  • LCSW · Maine · LC20437 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
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There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Sean O'Hara

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

20 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Easy Helped Comfortable Grateful Professional Recommend Wonderful Caring

Sean is not only a great therapist, he’s a great person. I was very new to therapy and he made it very comfortable and easy to get into. He helped me get through one of the darkest times of my life and I’m forever grateful.

Reviewed March 2023

Great!

Reviewed February 2023

I’m very thankful for better help and my therapist. I appreciate the opportunity to do this work. I feel as though I am improving and moving through life much easier knowing that I can be honest and vulnerable about my experiences. My therapist is very kind and I feel comfortable to be my authentic self and do the work I want/need to accomplish. It’s not easy, it’s very hard. I feel very fortunate to have access to both the platform and my therapist. He is REALLY GOOD! 10/10 would recommend.

Reviewed Oct 2022

I have been seeing Sean for a little over 6 months, and in that time I have made some sizeable decisions that have changed my life for the better. Sean is a very attentive listener and was really helpful in establishing a baseline for the kind of therapy I needed. Rather than pushing conclusions on my personal challenges, he asks thought provoking questions which lead me to come to uncover feelings and thoughts I didn't even know were there. Sean provides a welcoming environment where I feel comfortable sharing personal stories and feelings. I would definitely recommend Sean as a therapist, especially someone coping with life changes.

Reviewed Aug 2022

Sean has helped me grow out of a no confidence, no boundaries, and on edge life to a thriving, boundary full, and fully confident life. My life has changed significantly since starting my journey with Sean’s help.

Reviewed Aug 2022

Sean is the best! I'm so grateful to have been matched with him. He is extremely insightful and has a wonderful, caring, engaged energy. He is helping me so much.

Reviewed Jun 2022

Fantastic experience so far, highly recommend Sean, he is extremely knowledgeable and provides the tools to use in every day life.

Reviewed May 2022

Sean was as advertised and exactly what I needed. His clinical approaches list CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, etc. I found him to be a good listener, curious and supportive, but also helpful in discerning what would be practical in terms of next steps. I needed to talk about why I'm stuck on many dimensions and what to do about it, and I as a result of our time together I feel clear about what to do about it and what parameters to put around the as-yet unresolved aspects of why, which is exactly where I think I need to be.

Reviewed Apr 2022

Sean is a very kind, empathetic, professional therapist. I feel safe and comfortable during our sessions and feel that he is committed to helping me reach my mental health goals.

Reviewed March 2022

Sean allows you to speak your mind and together find what you are trying to say. He is great at validating and then telling you how it is. He understands that everyone is different and is willing to do what it takes to help you anyway he can.

Reviewed March 2022

Sean is observant, patient, personable, and focused. He is helpful for keeping time goal-oriented, and is not afraid to offer challenging reflections. He has specific expertise in Roman Catholic spirituality, and social justice work that is very helpful for my needs.

Reviewed February 2022

Sean is an experienced professional but also a genuine, caring person who is easy to talk to. His virtual “office” truly feels like a safe space where I can be myself. As someone who tends to cry when discussing emotional things, I appreciate his warmth and patience during a process that is often difficult or confusing. He is great at steering our conversations to be productive and therapeutic, even when I have no idea what to say. He also does a great job of wrapping up sessions in a way that is unrushed and makes me feel motivated and hopeful for the week ahead. He encourages me to reflect on important takeaways from our talk and gives me something to focus on between sessions- sometimes a relevant worksheet as homework. Over the past 3 months, Sean has given me tools & valuable insight to make small adjustments to how I think and act, which has led to meaningful improvements in how I feel. I’m very grateful to have been matched with such a skilled and compassionate therapist and look forward to continuing making progress with his guidance.

Reviewed Dec 2021

Sean has been very professional and incredibly easy to work with.

Reviewed Nov 2021

I am 57 years old, and this was my first experience with any type of therapy. A number of life events had happened, and I recognized that my train had gone off its tracks. For a number of reasons, I needed to do online therapy, and I couldn't have been matched to a better therapist. It has been a very productive eight weeks, and with Sean's help, wisdom, and expertise, I am back to my original positive self and perhaps even better and stronger. Sean truly knew how to work with me to move me through the steps that I needed to follow, though it never seemed like he was pushing me. Instead, it always seemed like he was walking alongside me. We had a chance today, in my last session, to talk about the whole process, and I realized that the dark, foreign place where I was during the first couple of weeks is now way behind me and even seems strange to me. In the end, Sean's expertise and compassion helped me to help myself, and I am very grateful. I should also express my gratitude to Better Help for their algorithm or method that got me matched with Sean. THIS WHOLE EXPERIENCE WORKED!

Reviewed Nov 2021

Sean is a great Therapist. He is a great listener and offers great perspective and challenges me to think of ways to reach my goals.

Reviewed Nov 2021

Sean has been very helpful. He listens to understand my situation and challenges me to challenge my negative feelings. He has been extremely helpful.

Reviewed Sep 2021

I've only had a few sessions with Sean so far, but he's helped me with some things that meant a lot to me work on. He has been wonderful through chat and phone, and has asked very excellent questions about what was going on. He's been very helpful and easy to talk to, and I hope it continues to be that way

Reviewed Sep 2021

I greatly appreciate how quickly Sean was able to identify my priorities, help me recognize past trauma and begin the healing process. He provided additional educational resources when appropriate and made me feel heard and respected. So glad I gave this program a chance!

Reviewed Sep 2021

Sean has been a wonderful help. I appreciate our sessions and always look forward to our next session.

Reviewed Aug 2021

Sean is insightful, considerate, and approaches the conversations in a constructive and positive way. I am so happy I decided to work with him. One of the things he has helped me with is framing my confusing/convoluted thoughts into a clear picture and then developing goals from that more clear picture.

Reviewed Aug 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sean O'Hara offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sean O'Hara works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sean O'Hara speak?

Sean O'Hara speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sean O'Hara have?

Sean O'Hara has 4 years of experience.

Where is Sean O'Hara licensed to practice?

Sean O'Hara is licensed to practice in New York and Maine.

Does Sean O'Hara accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sean O'Hara does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sean O'Hara offer?

Sean O'Hara offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sean O'Hara?

Sean O'Hara can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sean O'Hara?

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