Sean O'Hara, LCSW

Sean O'Hara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and jealousy. Sean takes a nonjudgmental stance and focuses on helping people find motivation and practical steps forward.

He uses a person-centered style that looks for strengths and values the client's own goals. Sessions aim to identify what matters to the individual and to build on that to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sean blends solution-focused work with evidence-informed techniques to keep sessions goal-oriented.

Sean trained at Fordham University, earning a Master of Social Work in 2017. Over five years he has worked in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and with a broad range of concerns from mood disorders to life transitions. That clinical background informs a flexible approach to care.

In practice he commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and from Mindfulness Therapy to increase present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing helps when change feels overwhelming, and psychodynamic ideas are used when exploring recurring relationship patterns or attachment issues.

Sean aims to tailor sessions to each person’s pace and goals. He supports parents coping with fatherhood issues, people managing work stress and career shifts, and those facing complex co-morbid conditions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead to set goals and make changes. It helps with building motivation, addressing relationship patterns, and clarifying values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness, which can help with stress and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what works. Clients and the therapist choose tools together so sessions stay useful and aligned with personal needs.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or let someone attend from a quieter space. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and the session length that best fits everyday routines.