Limited Openings – Contact Sean direct (below) to schedule!
Sean is a Licensed Resident in Counseling and a certified coach in the state of Virginia. He focuses on cultivating a welcoming environment where people can develop their strengths and reach their full potential.
Clinical Focus Areas
Sean provides in person (Yorktown location) and online counseling for individuals aged 14 and up, along with families and couples. He works with clients seeking support for: young adult life, military life, career goals, life transitions, self-esteem building, healthy lifestyle crafting, relationship issues, healthy communication skills, family issues, stress reduction, separation/divorce, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, ADD/ADHD, anger management, and trauma/PTSD.
Beyond his clinical work, Sean is the founder of our weekly social support Board Game Therapy group, hosted at Free Spirit Counseling and Collaborative. This initiative brings people together in a safe, community-focused environment to play games alongside therapists, actively working to destigmatize mental health and foster social connection. You can learn more about the group here.
Counseling Approach
Using cognitive-behavioral and person-centered techniques as a foundation, Sean customizes evidence-based interventions, positive psychology, and solution-focused methods to meet each client’s needs. His diverse approach promotes self-compassion, resilience, and living according to one’s values to support clients in achieving self-confidence, healthy relationships, life balance, and personalized goals for overall wellbeing.
Coaching Services
Sean provides coaching centered on helping people build resilience, unlock their full potential, and navigate any roadblock in their lives. His combined expertise allows him to guide clients through complex life and career transitions with a focus on leadership, resilience, and goal-setting.
Professional Philosophy
According to Sean, “I believe that creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, safety, and mutual respect empowers clients to heal and grow. My goal as a therapist is to guide clients to explore their beliefs and values, allowing them to transform struggle into strength. I aim to help my clients to have the insight to leave knowing that they have the keys to continue their growth long after our work concludes.”
Educational Background
Sean earned his M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He received his B.S. in Information Technology Management from Trident University and an A.S. in Information Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force.
Professional Experience
As a seasoned enlisted leader with 17 years of experience in the Department of the Air Force (DAF), Sean brings a unique and robust perspective to his practice. His extensive background spans diverse disciplines including Medical, Cyber, and Emergency Services, and he is a DAF coach. He brings an empathetic presence and crisis intervention skills that allow him to rapidly establish rapport and support with struggling individuals. In addition to crisis response focus, he also strives to help clients build long-term coping abilities and resilience by drawing on their inner strength. His professional exposure across military, emergency response, and crisis counseling enriches his clinical perspective to assist clients managing a wide range of mental health conditions and support needs.
Fun Facts About Sean
- Sean enjoys outdoor activities like camping and hiking, as well as indoor pursuits including board games, reading, and computers.
- He also enjoys spending time with family and friends and serving his community through volunteer work.
- His favorite colors are red, white and blue.
- His favorite musical artists are Relient K and Toby Keith. His favorite song is Casting Crown’s “American Dream”.
- The background you see in Sean’s photo is from our office “The Forest” here at Free Spirit.
To schedule an appointment with Sean, contact him at: sean@freespiritonline.org or 757-241-4531.
**SPECIAL NOTE Resident Sessions: As a Licensed Resident in Counseling, Sean is in-network with the following commercial/Medicare plans: Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, and Sentara Health Plans and the following Medicaid Plans: Aetna Better Health, Anthem Healthkeepers+, Humana Healthy Horizons, Molina, Sentara Community Plan, and United Healthcare Community Plan. He is also able to see those not on these insurances for a sliding scale, negotiable fee.
Sean works directly under the supervision of Clinical Director Dr. Jill Nardin at: jill@freespiritonline.org and 757-204-1866.