- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- ACT and CBT methods
About Sean
Sean Gardner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Hawaii with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on common concerns young adults face, including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, life changes, and issues around identity and self-worth. He also works with substance use, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and other areas listed in his profile.
Gardner draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. He also incorporates client-centered ways of working to keep conversations grounded in the person’s experience.
His background includes service in the US Navy and work as a firefighter-paramedic, followed by a BA in Psychology from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2016. He has experience with inpatient youth services and supporting veterans with housing and social needs. He has been providing online psychotherapy for several years.
In sessions he aims to be direct and practical. He will talk through problems, try out tools you can use between meetings, and check what is and isn’t working. The focus is on short, usable strategies as well as longer term changes when needed.
People looking for help with early adult challenges - leaving home, first jobs, dating, study stress, or feeling stuck after a change - may find his style fits. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking steps that align with those values. It can help with feeling stuck after school, career changes, or issues around identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers concrete skills to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. It is useful for stress, sleep problems, and managing negative thoughts.Finding the right way of working is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals and situation. That might mean trying an ACT exercise for values-based action, then adding CBT skills for day-to-day anxiety. The plan can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into study or work schedules more easily, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time between commitments. Licensed professionals can use these conveniences to help clients practice new skills in real-life situations and keep therapy consistent with a busy early adult life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, ADHD and many related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work to talk through problems and try useful tools between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 10 years of clinical experience, including online psychotherapy over several years and prior roles in inpatient youth services and veteran support.
Which credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds LPC in Arizona and LMHC in Hawaii. His profile lists Arizona as his location.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the United States can inquire about working together.
How does cost work for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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