Sean DeFreese , LCSW

Sean DeFreese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with five years of professional experience. He brings focused support for stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue, and he also works with issues such as communication difficulties, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. Sean approaches each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to build on the strengths clients already possess to help address what feels overwhelming.

He emphasizes that reaching out for change takes courage and that the path toward greater well-being often begins with small, intentional steps. In sessions he aims to offer practical tools and steady encouragement while honoring each individual’s goals and pace. Sean’s style centers on empowering clients to reclaim a sense of agency and to develop sustainable coping strategies that fit their lives. Those looking for a collaborative, strengths-based approach to common concerns such as anxiety, relationship strain, or recovery from trauma may find his practice aligns with their needs.

Evidence-informed approaches delivered through online care

Sean employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, often used for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress management. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills that can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflict, and coping with urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sean works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques from these models to fit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Sean is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or wherever a client feels most able to engage, supporting continuity of care and easier scheduling for ongoing work.