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Seán Harrington

Seán Harrington, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate clinician for everyday struggles

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26 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical goal setting
  • Short-term strategies
  • Focus on self-esteem

About Seán

Seán Harrington is a California-based licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of professional experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. He supports individuals dealing with family conflict, parenting strains, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, grief, and work-related stress. Seán aims to make the first step easier and acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out.

In sessions he focuses on clear, practical conversation. He encourages people to name what feels overwhelming and to try small, doable changes. He listens without judgment and helps clients sort thoughts and feelings into manageable pieces.

Seán draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and to build new behavior habits. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people weighing change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and track progress. These methods are used to tackle issues like self-esteem, career stress, and relationship concerns.

Clients can expect straightforward discussion about what they want to change and why. Seán works collaboratively to set goals and to choose strategies that fit day-to-day life. He pays attention to family of origin patterns, caregiver stress, and specific pressures faced by first responders.

He practices in California as an LCSW. If you are ready to begin, the site’s Start Therapy flow guides you through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling steps.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Seán commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thought patterns that feed anxiety or low self-esteem. CBT combines simple tracking of thoughts with practical experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are unsure about change. This approach focuses on the person’s own reasons for change and helps build internal motivation without pressure. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear, short-term goals and to spot small successes that add up over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Seán will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily realities, and then choose methods together that feel doable. The plan can change as progress is made and new needs appear.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen around work or family schedules.

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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Seán address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, parenting and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, workplace issues, and related struggles.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He focuses on practical steps, clear thinking, and collaborative planning to help clients move forward.

How much experience does he have?

He has 26 years of professional experience working in mental health and social work settings in California.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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