- Problem solving focus
- Whole-person approach
- Short-term strategies
About Sean
Dr. Sean Spelgatti brings 11 years of clinical experience to his work as a State Licensed Professional Counselor. He combines practical problem solving with calm listening to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and issues like depression or ADHD. He is based in Pennsylvania and communicates in English.
Before focusing on individual sessions, he developed a varied clinical background through internships at the master’s and doctoral level. That range exposed him to outpatient settings and to working with people in many life situations, including parenting challenges, grief, trauma, addictions, and career stresses.
In sessions he aims to look at the whole person. He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That can include techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered conversation, and dialectical behavior therapy.
He describes himself as adaptable and focused on finding practical solutions. Sessions tend to emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings, and ways to notice patterns that keep problems going.
People often come for help with intimacy and jealousy-related stress, family and parenting strain, or managing mood and attention challenges. He also supports those coping with long term illness, caregiver stress, and complicated life changes.
If someone wants to try therapy with him, they start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability. Costs vary by location and the subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Before focusing on individual sessions, he developed a varied clinical background through internships at the master’s and doctoral level. That range exposed him to outpatient settings and to working with people in many life situations, including parenting challenges, grief, trauma, addictions, and career stresses.
In sessions he aims to look at the whole person. He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That can include techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered conversation, and dialectical behavior therapy.
He describes himself as adaptable and focused on finding practical solutions. Sessions tend to emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings, and ways to notice patterns that keep problems going.
People often come for help with intimacy and jealousy-related stress, family and parenting strain, or managing mood and attention challenges. He also supports those coping with long term illness, caregiver stress, and complicated life changes.
If someone wants to try therapy with him, they start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability. Costs vary by location and the subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches for online work and fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that move someone toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connection and trust, and it can be useful for intimacy issues and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time so sessions fit the individual's needs.
Confirm current online session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows therapists to use worksheets, breathing exercises, and behavioral homework that people can practice between appointments to reinforce progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace 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)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and many other life challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, problem-solving style that combines listening with clear steps to try between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He has 11 years of experience and gained training through varied master's and doctoral internships in outpatient mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a State Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Pennsylvania.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.