Sean DiMaria, LISW-CP - Therapist in South Carolina

Stress and anxiety
Parenting and caregiving
CBT and ACT methods

About Sean

Sean DiMaria is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and has eight years of clinical mental health experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and caregiving strain. He also addresses issues like addiction, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem.

Sean sees individuals and conducts support groups focused on self-care, parenting, and mental health skills. He uses straightforward conversation to help people identify what gets in the way of daily functioning. Sessions look at practical habits, thinking patterns, and relationship interactions that keep worries or avoidance in place.

His work combines several approaches, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavior techniques, attachment-based thinking, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior methods. That mix is used to teach coping skills, improve emotional awareness, and change unhelpful behavior step by step.

Sean also offers classes and webinars on topics such as resilience and empathy. He creates educational materials aimed at helping people learn useful strategies outside of sessions. These resources are used alongside therapy to reinforce new skills.

He pays attention to religious and cultural differences when planning care. People who are curious about how therapy might fit their life are encouraged to review online options and complete a short questionnaire to start the matching process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and choose actions that align with their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust those plans as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people join from quieter surroundings if that helps them focus. Therapists and licensed professionals use these formats to keep work practical, focused on skills, and connected to everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Control issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-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

Listed in

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem challenges.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses clear, practical conversation and skills work, focusing on habits, thinking patterns, and relationship interactions that affect daily life.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of clinical mental health experience working in psychotherapy and mental health services.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a South Carolina LISW-CP, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice, and he is based in South Carolina.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session fees handled?

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

What do I do to begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.