Sean Young, LMSW
Compassionate, direct care for relationships and trauma
- Relationship therapy
- Trauma support
- Family and couples
About Sean Young
Sean Young is a Michigan-licensed family, marriage, and individual psychotherapist with 28 years of clinical experience. He practices as an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - and brings long-standing experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, and issues related to grief and addiction. He has particular experience working with veterans and civilians affected by both combat and non-combat post-traumatic stress, including military sexual trauma, and he supports individuals and families facing a wide range of life challenges.
His therapeutic style is grounded in kindness and directness, offering clear guidance while honoring each person with respect and honesty. Sean combines empathy with practical strategies to address emotional pain, communication problems, and patterns that interfere with healthier relationships and daily functioning. He believes collaboration and mutual trust are central to change, and he adapts his approach to meet the needs of each person or family he works with.
Sean is committed to helping people build resilience, repair relationships, and find workable coping tools for difficult circumstances. He welcomes clients seeking thoughtful, experienced care and is ready to work alongside them as they pursue meaningful change.
His therapeutic style is grounded in kindness and directness, offering clear guidance while honoring each person with respect and honesty. Sean combines empathy with practical strategies to address emotional pain, communication problems, and patterns that interfere with healthier relationships and daily functioning. He believes collaboration and mutual trust are central to change, and he adapts his approach to meet the needs of each person or family he works with.
Sean is committed to helping people build resilience, repair relationships, and find workable coping tools for difficult circumstances. He welcomes clients seeking thoughtful, experienced care and is ready to work alongside them as they pursue meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sean Young have?
Sean Young has 28 years of experience.
Is Sean Young a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801083452.
In which languages does Sean Young provide therapy?
Sean Young provides therapy in English.
Where is Sean Young located?
Sean Young is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Sean Young as my therapist?
You can work with Sean Young through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sean Young work with international clients?
Yes, Sean Young works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sean Young 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Sean Young draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported as they explore values, identity, and relationship patterns - it is especially helpful for issues of self-esteem, life transitions, and interpersonal problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it provides practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with cravings or addictive patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional experience and attachment needs within relationships, helping couples and families improve communication, repair ruptures, and build greater intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sean works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so the work remains practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting with licensed professionals. Sean provides care by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules, geographic locations, and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access treatment when in-person visits are not practical.