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Sean DiMaria

Sean DiMaria, LISW-CP

Therapist · South Carolina · 8+ years of experience

Care-focused therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
South Carolina
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LISW-CP
Languages
English
License (South Carolina)
LISW-CP · No. 15529
NPI
1639896897

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Family and parenting help
  • Support for caregivers

About Sean

Sean DiMaria is a licensed social worker (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and caregiving strain. He supports clients facing family and parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

He brings eight years of clinical mental health experience to sessions. Sean uses a mix of practical methods drawn from therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. He adapts his style to respect religious and cultural differences and to fit how each person prefers to work.

Sean also leads support groups on self-care, parenting, and emotional wellness. He runs classes and webinars on topics such as resilience and empathy, and he produces educational content aimed at improving everyday coping skills.

In the therapy room he focuses on clear tools and steady routines. That might include skills for managing worry, ways to reframe unhelpful thinking, or exercises to strengthen relationships and boundaries. He helps people set small goals and track progress between meetings.

People seeking help with aging and geriatric issues will find that this focus appears among his areas of attention. He welcomes questions about practical caregiver stress, family of origin patterns, and life transitions related to later stages of life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

How these approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarify what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, which often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and can support work on intimacy, family dynamics, and caregiver stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Sessions may shift over time as progress and priorities change, with techniques combined to suit what works best.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins around work or caregiving duties. It can also let people use video or phone in ways that match comfort and bandwidth. Talk with the therapist during the match process about practical needs and scheduling so sessions fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sean help with?

Sean works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and caregiver strain among other concerns.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He blends practical methods from several therapies to match each person. Sessions focus on skills, small goals, and options that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of clinical mental health experience delivering psychotherapy and related services.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the credential SC LISW-CP and practices from South Carolina.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Sean?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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