Sean Conley, LICSW
Compassionate LICSW supporting LGBTQ+ and trauma recovery
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Trauma informed practice
- Client centered collaboration
About Sean Conley
Sean Conley is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with five years of experience in behavioral health. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and co-occurring substance dependence, and he has extensive experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental differences as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sean also brings personal lived experience navigating gender-affirming healthcare, which informs his work with LGBTQ+ clients and issues related to gender dysphoria.
His practice emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach. Sean partners with clients to identify goals, passions, and natural supports, drawing on those resources to support symptom relief and sustained well-being. He places particular value on the therapeutic alliance, viewing therapy as a collaborative process in which therapist and client work together to set specific, achievable objectives.
In sessions he focuses on practical skill-building and habit changes that help people manage overwhelm and build resilience. Common strategies include learning to set healthy boundaries, strengthening connections with others, and developing self-soothing techniques to reduce distress. Sean aims to help clients translate insight into concrete steps toward feeling better and maintaining wellness.
His practice emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach. Sean partners with clients to identify goals, passions, and natural supports, drawing on those resources to support symptom relief and sustained well-being. He places particular value on the therapeutic alliance, viewing therapy as a collaborative process in which therapist and client work together to set specific, achievable objectives.
In sessions he focuses on practical skill-building and habit changes that help people manage overwhelm and build resilience. Common strategies include learning to set healthy boundaries, strengthening connections with others, and developing self-soothing techniques to reduce distress. Sean aims to help clients translate insight into concrete steps toward feeling better and maintaining wellness.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sean Conley have?
Sean Conley has 5 years of experience in behavioral health.
Is Sean Conley a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: WA LICSW 60980523.
In which languages does Sean Conley provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Sean Conley located?
He is located in Washington.
How can I work with Sean Conley as my therapist?
You can work with Sean Conley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sean Conley work with international clients?
Sean Conley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sean Conley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Care and Practical Skills
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence present-day patterns, helping clients understand how attachment styles affect intimacy, trust, and emotional responses. This approach can be useful for people working on relationship difficulties, attachment issues, or patterns that repeat across relationships.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client's own goals. The therapist creates an accepting space and follows the client's lead, supporting self-exploration and growth. This approach is often helpful for those seeking validation, clarity, and a collaborative environment for personal change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing alternative responses, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. In Sean Conley's practice he works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time to support progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations.