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Sean Conley, LICSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Sean

Sean Conley is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington who blends client-centered and skills-based methods to help people manage stress, mood concerns, and life changes.

Background and approach

He draws on a strengths-based, trauma-informed stance to collaborate with clients on concrete goals and practical habits that support day-to-day functioning. With five years of licensure experience and a background in behavioral health, he combines psychotherapy skills with coaching-style strategies to address issues such as depression, anxiety, addictions, and ADHD.

He has worked extensively with people navigating LGBTQ-related stressors and has personal experience with gender-affirming healthcare, which informs his empathetic and informed approach. He also has significant experience supporting people with neurodevelopmental differences and intellectual and developmental disabilities, using clear skill-teaching and paced interventions.

Sean emphasizes a partnership model where measurable goals, emotion regulation skills, and boundary-setting practices become part of ongoing work toward improved coping and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Sean uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build concrete coping skills for problems like anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges; CBT focuses on practical strategies for changing patterns of thinking and behavior. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns and how early connections shape current responses, which can be useful for relationship stress, attachment issues, and difficulties with intimacy. Mindfulness techniques are woven into skill work to increase present-moment awareness and improve emotion regulation during times of overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sean works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors interventions and pacing accordingly so therapy fits the individual's life and learning style rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility that supports consistent progress: video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions can be simpler for busy days, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins or supplementary skill practice. These remote options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations while keeping treatment focused on measurable skills, boundary-setting, and achievable goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Sean works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, and other mood and coping challenges.
What therapeutic style does he use in sessions?
He practices a client-centered, trauma-informed approach that emphasizes strengths and collaborative goal-setting, and integrates CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and attachment-based techniques to teach practical skills.
What is his professional background and experience?
He holds an LICSW and has five years of licensure experience combined with prior work in behavioral health settings supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring substance concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice and what is his credential?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with the State of Washington, WA LICSW 60980523.
Does he work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
He offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English

What Sean can help with

Sean Conley works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, grief, self esteem, and depression.

Sean works with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and co-occurring substance dependence.

Sean works with individuals with neurodevelopmental differences and people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

How Sean approaches therapy

Sean's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sean is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Washington.