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Seán Harrington, LCSW

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
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About Seán

Seán Harrington is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of professional experience supporting people facing a wide range of life challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He draws on a long career helping clients navigate family conflicts, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, workplace struggles, and transitions such as caregiving or major life changes, tailoring his focus to what each person brings to the room. Seán emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach where clients are invited to explore feelings and practical solutions together.

He uses evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused methods to build coping skills, clarify goals, and identify small, achievable steps forward. Seán’s work also addresses related areas such as self-esteem, men’s issues, adoption and foster care matters, and forgiveness, with attention to each client’s individual context and priorities.

Approaches and Online Support for Practical Change

Seán frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore a person’s own reasons for change and to strengthen commitment when facing challenges like addictions or behavior shifts. Solution-Focused Therapy complements these tools by concentrating on current strengths and small, achievable steps toward the client’s goals, which can be especially useful when addressing career, relationship, or parenting concerns.

Deciding which approach fits best is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, test methods, and refine strategies based on what feels most helpful and practical, adjusting course as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible and flexible for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow ongoing work between sessions and help clients maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Seán commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, workplace issues, and other life transitions.
What is Seán's therapeutic style like?
He works in a collaborative, nonjudgmental manner that encourages open sharing and practical problem solving. Sessions combine emotional exploration with goal-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Seán brings 26 years of professional experience supporting clients across a wide range of concerns and settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, credentialed in California with license number CA LCSW 88213 and practices in California.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with Seán?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with him?
To get started, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English