Sean Horsley, LCSW

Sean Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah with 23 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult life moments. He works with individuals, couples, and families on common stressors such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, faith transitions, communication challenges, and relationship strain, guiding clients toward practical strategies for improved functioning and greater resilience.

Using evidence-based methods, Sean offers individual, couples, and family sessions that emphasize skill-building and measurable progress. He draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help clients set goals, change unhelpful patterns, and develop tools for coping with grief, addiction, trauma, self-esteem concerns, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and other life changes. His practice also addresses issues related to LGBT identity, blended families, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and multicultural concerns.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Sean accepts international clients and aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship that respects each person’s background and goals. As an LCSW, he combines clinical training and practical experience to tailor care to each client's needs and preferences.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Sean integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness into his online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping with stress. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people find their own reasons for change and strengthen motivation for difficult steps such as addressing addiction or making lifestyle shifts. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sean works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time, combining techniques to create a practical plan that aligns with what the client values and hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Sean offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, accommodate busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals like Sean can adapt treatment strategies effectively in these formats while focusing on measurable progress and practical skills.