Sean Slevin, LMFT

About me

~ Counseling tailored to your Personality, from a Christian Perspective, and with a Neurobiological understanding of Lasting Change ~

~ Welcome ~
I understand firsthand that it takes courage to ask for help--even though we all need help at times, it still can feel vulnerable to invite another person into our struggles. You are taking an important step in pursuing counseling today. Regardless of whether your distress is little or great, I will be honored to walk with you in making sense of, and working through, whatever is getting in the way of you experiencing the degree of wellness you desire in your life.

~ My Approach ~
I use my understanding of personality types to tailor counseling to your specific needs. We are all unique, and my desire is to help each person become more fully whomever they are meant to be. I use my knowledge of the various strengths and weaknesses of each personality type to help others build on their strengths, and better manage (and have compassion for) their weaknesses.

Coming from a Christian perspective, I have deep compassion for the ways that growth can be difficult and painful at times (because we weren't meant for a broken world), and also great hope for each person's innate ability to change (because our capacity for healing is greater than our brokenness). Additionally I am able to help you to make sense of spiritual aspects of your life (if that is something you wish to incorporate). I am informed by my Christian faith (especially the compassionate life of Jesus), and I also respect others’ views. Clients from all faith and non-faith backgrounds are welcome. The discussion of spiritual topics is always at the discretion of each client.

My understanding of the brain is instrumental in the types of emotional and mental muscles that I help clients build:
~ Working towards the roots of struggles (as opposed to just addressing surface symptoms)
~ Making changes that will last long term
~ Gaining better understanding of the natural cycles of learning and growing (to better encourage yourself during hard stages of growth)
~ Learning how to take more ownership of your growth journey

~ Online Resources ~
Visit my website for helpful resources, quizzes (e.g., anxiety, depression, shame), and tests (e.g., personality, career, etc.):
www.transitionsmft.org/resources/
www.mft.cc/reso

~ A New Beginning ~
By reaching out for help you have already taken a step towards greater growth, healing and wholeness. May your counseling efforts result in you becoming more of the person you are meant to be!

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder

License information

VA LMFT 0717001277