Sean Conley, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Compassionate skills-focused therapy

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Strengths-based approach
Skill building focus
LGBTQ+ informed

About Sean

Sean Conley is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+ related stress. He brings a straightforward, strengths-based approach and works with each person to set clear goals for feeling better.

Sean uses client-centered work that emphasizes the person in front of him. He helps people build practical skills like setting boundaries, calming intense emotions, and reconnecting with supports. He also draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how relationships shape current struggles.

His background includes five years of clinical practice working across a range of concerns. That experience includes supporting people with co-occurring substance dependence and those with neurodevelopmental differences or intellectual and developmental disabilities. He also has lived experience navigating gender-affirming health care, which informs his work with LGBTQ+ related issues.

Sessions are organized around clear goals and a collaborative plan. Sean believes progress comes from teamwork between therapist and client, and from practicing new habits between sessions. Therapy typically combines skill-building, mindful awareness, and attention to how relationships affect mood and behavior.

People who choose him can expect plain language and practical strategies. The work is aimed at improving daily functioning, easing overwhelm, and helping people maintain wellness over time.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Side note

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LICSW, Washington: 60980523
NPI: 1578922886

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Sean uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT can be useful for problems like depression, anxiety, and insomnia because it breaks issues down into manageable steps and practical exercises.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how past and present relationships shape emotions and coping. This approach can help people who struggle with intimacy, trust, or recurring relational patterns. Mindfulness Therapy is another part of his work, teaching simple attention and breathing practices to lower emotional reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what works for the individual.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that focus on skill practice or quick support between in-person visits. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, attachment work, and mindfulness exercises to an online setting to keep sessions practical and goal oriented.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and issues related to LGBTQ+ stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach and focuses on practical skills such as setting boundaries and emotion regulation.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has five years of clinical practice and experience supporting people with co-occurring substance dependence and neurodevelopmental differences.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - WA LICSW - and practices in Washington.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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