LISW-CP

Sean DiMaria, LISW-CP

Experience8 years
LocationSouth Carolina
Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Parenting
Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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About Sean

Sean DiMaria is a licensed social worker (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina who brings eight years of clinical experience to his psychotherapy work.

Background and approach

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, parenting and family dynamics, ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, career stress, and self-esteem struggles. He also addresses related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, codependency, and family of origin issues.

Sean blends several therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person's needs, drawing on Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, client-centered principles, and cognitive behavioral techniques. He leads individual therapy, couples work, and support groups focused on self-care, parenting, and emotional wellness, and he offers classes and webinars on topics like resilience and empathy.

Sean aims to be attentive to clients' cultural and religious differences while helping them build practical skills and self-understanding. He produces educational materials and facilitates group spaces intended to strengthen coping and improve wellbeing.

Sean structures his practice to meet a variety of concerns and to collaborate with clients as they identify goals and meaningful next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Sean uses Internal Family Systems to help clients notice and relate to different inner parts, a gentle process that can illuminate patterns around anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship dynamics and often works well in conversation-based sessions. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and cultivating psychological flexibility to manage difficult thoughts and feelings in service of meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy informs his attention to relational patterns and how early bonds shape present-day connections and emotional responses, useful for family and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. He collaborates with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, pacing, and preferences, and he adapts interventions over time so that therapy remains relevant and practical for each person.

Online therapy with Sean is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to attend from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue momentum between meetings through messaging when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sean work with?

He supports a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family dynamics, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, career stress, and self-esteem challenges.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

He integrates multiple approaches with a collaborative, client-centered stance, using Internal Family Systems, ACT, attachment-focused techniques, CBT, and other methods to tailor treatment to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of clinical mental health work experience delivering psychotherapy, group facilitation, and educational programming.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

He is licensed as LISW-CP in South Carolina with license number SC LISW-CP 15529 and practices from that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

What steps are involved to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Compassion 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 shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English