Sean DeFreese, LCSW

Utah · 5 years in practice

Sean DeFreese is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 12108477-3501 · expires September 2026
LCSW, Oregon: L15877 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1760040927 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Sean

Sean DeFreese is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and clearer. Sean frames clients as the experts in their own stories and aims to support them as they make change.

He uses focused, skills-based methods to help people manage overwhelming feelings and impulses. Sessions tend to emphasize small experiments and tools that can be practiced between meetings.

Background and approach

Sean also pays attention to relationship patterns and communication problems that keep people stuck. Sean has five years of clinical experience working with people who feel isolated, overwhelmed by guilt or shame, or burned out by compassion fatigue. That background informs a steady, down-to-earth approach that balances emotional work with problem solving.

He encourages realistic goals and gradual progress. Therapy sessions are a place to talk through what’s getting in the way and to try new ways of relating to yourself and others. Sean draws on a mix of approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

He works in English and practices in Utah. People who prefer clear, cooperative planning and practical strategies tend to find this style helpful. Sean invites clients to set the pace and focus, and then supports them in taking the next steps toward feeling better.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Sean names

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Online support

How these approaches work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their feelings and the patterns those emotions create in relationships. Online sessions can use this work to identify emotional triggers and try new ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT online often includes homework and brief tools to practice between appointments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sean will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus more on emotions, on skill building, or a blend of methods to match the person’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and face-to-face rapport. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for short check-ins, tracking progress, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to get consistent support while fitting sessions into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sean commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, and isolation.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions combine emotional focus with practical skills and goal setting. Sean uses clear steps and exercises people can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience as a licensed clinician. That experience includes supporting clients through trauma, addiction issues, and mood concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Utah. The profile lists his professional credential as LCSW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sean offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. These options allow for brief check-ins or longer conversations.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

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