Sean McDermott

Sean McDermott is a New York licensed psychologist with over 26 years of professional experience. He supports people who feel stuck by offering steady, practical help for stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Sean respects each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. He focuses on helping people manage difficult emotions and relationship strain. Sessions tend to center on clear goals and small, doable steps toward change. He also helps people who struggle with panic attacks, social anxiety, guilt or shame, isolation, and mood concerns. Sean uses approaches that aim to change unhelpful patterns and increase meaningful action. He works in a direct, collaborative way and encourages clients to try ideas between sessions. The emphasis is on what helps in daily life rather than long lectures about theory. Clients can expect a practical style that combines noticing feelings, testing out new behaviors, and setting short-term goals. Progress is checked regularly and adjusted to match what the person wants. Sean aims to make the process understandable and realistic. His practice is based in New York and sessions are conducted in English. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he offers support for people who want steady, practical help to feel better and move forward.

Approaches you can work with online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It emphasizes choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anger, anxiety, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps and builds on what already works to move toward specific goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs and preferences. That choice may change over time as goals and circumstances change, and the therapist will adjust plans based on what helps most.

Session options are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. It also makes it simpler to use skills between sessions in everyday life. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, will work with each person to shape session length and focus so therapy fits practical life demands.