- ACT
- CBT
- Solution-focused
About Sean
Sean McDermott is a New York psychologist with 26 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on panic attacks, mood issues, shame and guilt, isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
He begins by listening to each person’s story and recognizing the strengths they already have. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them apply practical strategies to daily problems. Sessions aim to clarify goals and try small, manageable changes rather than overwhelming plans.
Sean uses approaches that emphasize values, practical thinking, and short-term goal work. He may use exercises to notice thoughts and feelings, test unhelpful beliefs, and set clear steps people can practice between sessions. Progress is tracked by what people can do differently in their everyday lives.
People who prefer straightforward guidance and concrete tools often find this style useful. He takes a calm, plain approach and focuses on skills people can use right away. The pace and techniques are set together so work feels relevant to each person’s daily demands.
Sessions are organized around specific concerns and goals. He encourages honest discussion about what helps and what does not, then adjusts the plan accordingly. The aim is steady, practical steps toward feeling more capable in social settings and other areas of life.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to them. It uses values-based steps to guide action on issues like anxiety or isolation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments. It is often used for panic, social fears, and mood problems. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes concrete goals and short-term steps people can try between sessions to see quick, practical change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than insisting on one method from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people use shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow exercises and homework to be reviewed together during the session so strategies can be adapted to daily life.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on panic attacks, mood disorders, shame and guilt, isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his approach in sessions?
He listens to each person’s story and then uses practical strategies such as noticing thoughts, testing beliefs, and setting small steps. The work focuses on tangible changes people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed as NY Psychologist 014319 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.