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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.
Professional experience
4yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sean O'Hara. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Sean for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great!
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Sean for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Fantastic experience so far, highly recommend Sean, he is extremely knowledgeable and provides the tools to use in every day life.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
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.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
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.
Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
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.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Sean for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
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.
Written on Dec 31, 2021 after therapy with Sean for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Sean has been very professional and incredibly easy to work with.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
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!
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Sean has been very helpful. He listens to understand my situation and challenges me to challenge my negative feelings. He has been extremely helpful.
Written on Sep 17, 2021 after therapy with Sean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
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
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Sean for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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!
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Sean has been a wonderful help. I appreciate our sessions and always look forward to our next session.
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
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.
Written on Aug 18, 2021 after therapy with Sean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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