About Sean
Sean DeFreese is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, depression, and the impact of trauma and abuse. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that can ease day-to-day struggles. He aims to make the first step toward change feel safer and more doable for each person he works with.
Sean believes clients know their story best and brings that perspective into every conversation.
Background and approach
He helps people notice strengths they already have and then build on those strengths to move forward. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person's needs and comfort level. In sessions Sean uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical skills to address difficult thoughts and strong emotions.
He also draws on emotionally-focused work for relationship concerns and motivational interviewing when people want help with change or addiction-related goals. These methods are described simply and put into practice together with the client. His practice pays attention to common struggles such as communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and compassion fatigue.
Sean aims to turn small changes into steady progress through clear skills, goal setting, and compassion for setbacks. Sean holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He brings five years of professional experience and provides services to people in Utah.
Sessions are offered in English and are tailored to what each person hopes to achieve.
How specific approaches work online
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress by changing routine reactions and behaviors.DBT offers skills for handling strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It combines practical coping tools with attention to accepting difficult feelings, which can help with emotional overwhelm and relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sean will discuss your goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. He adapts techniques over time based on what is working and what needs adjusting, so therapy stays useful and targeted.
Online therapy lets people meet by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier if internet bandwidth is limited or if someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are useful for shorter check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or when a written approach feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep work moving forward.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Utah, Oregon
- Languages
- English