Sean Young, LMSW

Sean Young is a Michigan-licensed family, marriage, and individual psychotherapist with 28 years of clinical experience. He holds an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - and brings a straightforward, compassionate style to therapy that balances warmth with clear guidance. Sean works with adults, couples, and families facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, addictions, and challenges with intimacy and self-esteem.

He has particular experience supporting veterans and civilians coping with post-traumatic stress, including both non-combat and combat-related PTSD and military sexual trauma. His practice also addresses stress, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and complex life transitions such as divorce and loss. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control problems, and first responder stress.

Sean’s therapeutic manner is kind, caring, and direct. He emphasizes respect and honesty while collaborating with people to identify practical strategies and deeper emotional work as needed. He welcomes clients who prefer to work with a licensed professional who is experienced in both relational and individual psychotherapy and who values clear, empathetic guidance during difficult life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sean Young integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into online work to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster insight and personal growth - it is helpful for people seeking validation, self-exploration, and stronger coping skills. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. EFT concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns within relationships, making it useful for couples and individuals working through intimacy, communication, and bonding challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sean collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit for growth and problem solving.

Online therapy with Sean is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support during life transitions, manage symptoms between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical.