Sean Conley, LICSW
LICSW for LGBTQ+ and trauma care
- LGBTQ+ and gender care
- Trauma-informed strengths approach
- CBT and attachment work
About Sean Conley
Sean Conley is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. He brings a practice grounded in a strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach, partnering with people to identify goals and build practical strategies for wellbeing.
He has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ related stressors, and co-occurring substance dependence. He also has substantial experience supporting people with neurodevelopmental differences and those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, adapting care to meet varied needs and communication styles.
For clients navigating gender-affirming healthcare, Sean draws on personal lived experience to inform respectful, informed support through those processes. He emphasizes collaboration, believing that the most meaningful progress happens when therapist and client work together toward clearly defined goals.
Sean focuses on teaching and reinforcing skills that help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Clients work on setting healthy boundaries, strengthening connections with others, learning self-soothing techniques for distress, and establishing new habits that support sustained wellness. As an LICSW - a clinical social work license that allows independent clinical practice - he integrates practical skill-building with compassionate, goal-oriented care.
He has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ related stressors, and co-occurring substance dependence. He also has substantial experience supporting people with neurodevelopmental differences and those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, adapting care to meet varied needs and communication styles.
For clients navigating gender-affirming healthcare, Sean draws on personal lived experience to inform respectful, informed support through those processes. He emphasizes collaboration, believing that the most meaningful progress happens when therapist and client work together toward clearly defined goals.
Sean focuses on teaching and reinforcing skills that help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Clients work on setting healthy boundaries, strengthening connections with others, learning self-soothing techniques for distress, and establishing new habits that support sustained wellness. As an LICSW - a clinical social work license that allows independent clinical practice - he integrates practical skill-building with compassionate, goal-oriented care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sean Conley have?
Sean Conley has 5 years of experience.
Is Sean Conley a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: WA LICSW 60980523.
In which languages does Sean Conley provide therapy?
Sean Conley provides therapy in English.
Where is Sean Conley located?
Sean Conley is located in Washington.
How can I work with Sean Conley as my therapist?
You can work with Sean Conley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sean Conley work with international clients?
Sean Conley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sean Conley 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Conley draws from several established approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and helps people develop more secure, supportive connections - useful for relationship struggles, attachment issues, and intimacy concerns.Client-Centered Therapy places the person's perspective and goals at the center of care. The therapist provides empathic listening and supports clients in finding their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for navigating life changes, identity work, and improving self-esteem.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning. Sean uses these approaches collaboratively, working with clients to determine which methods best match their goals and preferences.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increase flexibility and access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt their methods effectively across these formats to support meaningful progress.