Sean DiMaria, LISW-CP
South Carolina LISW-CP for families and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- ADHD and addictions
About Sean DiMaria
Sean DiMaria is a licensed clinical social worker based in South Carolina who brings eight years of clinical mental health experience to his psychotherapy practice. He works with clients across the lifespan on a broad range of concerns, including ADHD, stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family dynamics, parenting and caregiving challenges, self-esteem and motivation, addiction, trauma and grief, sleep and anger concerns, and career-related stress. He also addresses issues that often intersect with these struggles, such as attachment and abandonment, blended family and family-of-origin issues, codependency, and caregiver strain.
Sean integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor care to each person's needs, honoring religious and cultural differences while focusing on practical strategies and emotional understanding. In addition to individual and couples work, he facilitates support groups that focus on self-care, parenting, and mental and emotional health, offering group settings for skills practice and mutual support. He regularly leads classes and webinars on topics such as resilience and empathy and produces educational materials designed to help people strengthen coping skills and improve overall well-being.
He holds the LISW-CP, a clinical social work license that authorizes practice in clinical therapy in South Carolina, and uses that training to provide structured, flexible care that adapts to each client's goals and life context.
Sean integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor care to each person's needs, honoring religious and cultural differences while focusing on practical strategies and emotional understanding. In addition to individual and couples work, he facilitates support groups that focus on self-care, parenting, and mental and emotional health, offering group settings for skills practice and mutual support. He regularly leads classes and webinars on topics such as resilience and empathy and produces educational materials designed to help people strengthen coping skills and improve overall well-being.
He holds the LISW-CP, a clinical social work license that authorizes practice in clinical therapy in South Carolina, and uses that training to provide structured, flexible care that adapts to each client's goals and life context.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sean DiMaria have?
Sean has 8 years of experience in clinical mental health work and psychotherapy.
Is Sean DiMaria a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LISW-CP and is licensed in South Carolina under SC LISW-CP 15529.
In which languages does Sean DiMaria provide therapy?
Sean provides therapy in English.
Where is Sean DiMaria located?
Sean is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Sean DiMaria as my therapist?
You can work with Sean through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sean DiMaria work with international clients?
Sean does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sean DiMaria 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It blends mindfulness and practical strategies to address issues like anxiety, depression, and difficulty with motivation.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present-day patterns in intimacy, trust, and family dynamics. It can be especially helpful for those working through relationship challenges, abandonment or adoption questions, and family-of-origin concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, commonly called CBT, helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and many everyday coping problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people fit care into busy lives and access licensed professionals from wherever they are in South Carolina. This range of options can make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to use approaches that match an individual's schedule and comfort level.