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Sean Horsley

Sean Horsley

LCSW

Therapist · Utah · 23+ years of experience

Practical skills for strong emotions

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  • Tools for anger
  • Short clear exercises
  • Bilingual support

About Sean

Sean Horsley is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. He speaks English and Spanish and works with issues like grief, self-esteem, addiction, parenting stress, and trauma. Sean focuses on concrete steps people can use right away to feel steadier in daily life.

He keeps sessions practical and skill-focused. Sean teaches coping tools for strong emotions and habits that get in the way of daily functioning. He uses everyday language and short, clear exercises so people can try changes between sessions.

Sean draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to shape each plan. He helps clients set realistic goals, then breaks those goals into small steps. Progress is reviewed regularly and adjusted to fit the person's life and values.

His background includes long experience working with individuals, couples, and families on communication and relationship difficulties, chronic pain, faith transitions, and major life changes. That history informs how he tailors tools to each situation.

People who want straightforward coaching and therapy find his style direct and supportive. He encourages collaboration and honest feedback so sessions stay relevant to real problems. To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English, Spanish

How Sean uses proven approaches online

Sean uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep issues. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which supports emotion regulation.

He also uses motivational interviewing to strengthen a person's own reasons for change. That approach helps when habits, addiction, or ambivalence get in the way of progress. Together these methods are used to set small, doable goals and track what works over time. Sean treats finding the right approach as a team effort and will work with each client to pick methods that fit their goals and everyday routines.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find this helps them practice new skills between appointments and maintain steady progress with regular, focused sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
Utah
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Utah)
LCSW · No. 128372-3501
NPI
1366717159

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sean address?

He works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addiction, parenting strain, trauma, sleeping problems, and related concerns listed in his specialties.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and skill-based, focusing on short exercises and tools to manage strong emotions and daily challenges.

How much experience does he have?

He has 23 years of experience as a social worker and has worked with individuals, couples, and families on communication, chronic pain, faith transitions, and other life stressors.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LCSW, licensed in Utah.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients connect with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients.

How are session formats handled?

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking through the matching and scheduling process.

How does the subscription and getting started process work?

Cost varies and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; begin by clicking Start Therapy, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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