Sean Gardner, LPC, LMHC
Therapist in Arizona
Sean Gardner is a licensed counselor with ten years of clinical experience.
- License 613, 19450 · Hawaii, Arizona Expires June 2026, November 2026
- NPI 1962951004 · national registry
- Experience and languages 10+ years in practice English
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About Sean
Sean Gardner is a licensed counselor with ten years of clinical experience. He holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials and practices from Arizona. Sean aims to help people feel more present and connected to themselves and others through steady, practical support.
He draws on his background in emergency services and military life to stay calm in crisis and to understand high-stress work. That experience shaped how he talks about trauma, grief, burnout, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, ADHD, and bipolar challenges. Sean uses approaches that focus on acceptance, behavior change, and improving relationships. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.
He helps people notice unhelpful patterns, build new skills, and try small experiments between meetings. People who prefer a collaborative and down-to-earth style often find his way of working helpful. He blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance-based work, and he includes relationship tools such as the Gottman Method when relevant.
The emphasis is on practical steps that can fit into a busy life. Sean offers online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make care easier to fit into daily routines. He works with a broad range of concerns including parenting stress, career strain, chronic illness, and identity-related issues.
For people facing big life changes, he focuses on steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
Credentials
- LMHC (Hawaii)
- License 613 · expires June 2026
- LPC (Arizona)
- License 19450 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1962951004 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sean lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sean names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Sean names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Online approaches that focus on behavior and relationships
Sean commonly draws on the Gottman Method to help people learn practical relationship skills and improve communication. Gottman tools break down interactions into clear steps so couples or partners can repair conflict and boost connection when they choose to use them.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches people how to accept difficult feelings while taking action toward values-based goals. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and life transitions because it emphasizes commitment to meaningful change rather than symptom control alone.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sean will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time based on what helps most in everyday life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat work well for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options aim to give flexibility so people can keep progress going despite work, travel, or varying schedules.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Sean address in therapy?
Sean works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and many related issues listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a down-to-earth, collaborative style that mixes skill teaching with open conversation and practical exercises between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has ten years of experience and a background that includes military service and frontline emergency work, plus clinical roles with adolescents and veterans.
What credentials and location are listed for Sean?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is associated with Arizona for practice.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
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 begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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