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- ACT and CBT
- Solution-Focused work
- Focus on strengths
About Sean
NY Psychologist Sean McDermott has 26 years of clinical experience in New York helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He uses approaches named in his practice to guide sessions and focuses on practical steps clients can use between meetings. Sessions are conducted in English.
Sean frames work as collaborative. He treats the person as the expert on their life while offering methods to reduce symptoms and build resilience. He highlights strengths clients already have and shows how to apply them to everyday challenges.
His practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, choosing actions that match values, and setting small, achievable goals. These techniques are used for problems such as panic attacks, social anxiety, mood disorders, and persistent worry.
He also pays attention to issues of guilt, shame, and forgiveness when they affect mood and relationships. Work can involve talking through painful feelings and testing new behaviors in real life. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so clients can see what changes.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the platform. The service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
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How his approaches are used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with what matters. It is often used when anxiety or low mood block meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thought patterns and behavior links, teaching practical skills to reduce panic, worry, and negative self-talk. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on specific, achievable steps to move past current problems and build momentum.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice new skills in their usual routines and bring concrete examples back to sessions for discussion.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Other areas include guilt and shame, loneliness, mood disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What methods are used in sessions?
Sessions draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Techniques include noticing thoughts, defining values, and setting small goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on common mood and anxiety concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a New York psychologist holding the credential NY Psychologist 014319 and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.