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LISW-CP

Sean DiMaria, LISW-CP

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Sean

Sean DiMaria is a licensed social worker (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina with eight years of experience in clinical mental health.

Background and approach

He supports people coping with ADHD as well as a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep difficulties, anger, career challenges, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Sean also addresses family dynamics, parenting pressures, caregiver stress, and self-esteem or motivation struggles.

His work blends evidence-based therapies and relational perspectives, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment-based methods, and client-centered techniques. He emphasizes adapting interventions to each person’s values, culture, and religious background while offering psychoeducation through classes and webinars on topics like resilience and empathy.

Sean also leads support groups focused on self-care, parenting, and mental health skills, and produces educational materials designed to strengthen emotional well-being and day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop flexible responses to difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward valued goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or sleep disruption. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early bonds to improve emotional regulation and relational trust, which can be useful for intimacy, family, and attachment-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative: the therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may blend elements of different modalities to fit the situation. That partnership helps tailor sessions and track progress so techniques align with the client’s values and daily life.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals. These options allow conversations, skills practice, and psychoeducation to continue in ways that fit a client’s routine and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sean commonly address?
He supports people dealing with ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep problems, anger, career issues, intimacy and relationship challenges, and a wide range of family-related struggles.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is integrative and person-centered, combining practical skills training with exploration of values and relationships to help clients build sustainable coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings eight years of clinical mental health experience working in psychotherapy and mental health services.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential LISW-CP with licence detail SC LISW-CP 15529 and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English