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Dr. Sean Spelgatti

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Dr. Sean Spelgatti

Pennsylvania

Practical, problem-focused counseling for men

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  • Direct listening
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  • Research minded

About Sean

Dr. Sean Spelgatti is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of clinical experience. He practices in Pennsylvania and works with adults on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and addiction. He also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, ADHD, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Sean emphasizes plain conversation and practical problem solving. Sessions are focused on what matters most to the person in front of him. He listens, asks direct questions, and helps people build clearer next steps they can use between sessions.

His background includes work in outpatient mental health settings and a mix of clinical placements during graduate training. He has published psychological research and often draws on that problem-solving mindset when planning care. This means he seeks to consider multiple perspectives and practical options rather than relying on a single technique.

In the room he uses several evidence-informed approaches, including acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based perspectives, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills from dialectical behavior approaches. He tailors those methods to each person’s goals rather than applying a fixed formula.

People who value a direct, adaptable clinician may find his style helpful. He aims to help with concrete coping skills, clearer decision making, and managing everyday challenges. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and follow the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.

How his approaches fit with online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take values-driven action even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It often helps with anxiety, stress, avoidance, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it can be useful for worry, mood concerns, and practical problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early experiences affect current connection and trust; it can help with relationship strain, intimacy issues, and attachment concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to determine which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the approach over time rather than sticking to a single plan.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use skills learned in sessions directly in their everyday environment. If you want to explore online options, ask about current session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace 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)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and many related concerns listed on his profile.

What is his therapy style like?

His style emphasizes clear listening, practical problem solving, and collaborative planning. He combines direct conversation with skills practice so people leave sessions with next steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 11 years of experience working in outpatient mental health settings and has completed both master's and doctoral-level clinical placements.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania and holds LPC credentials in SC and PA as noted on his profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and the profile indicates he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats on this profile, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the profile.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment based on therapist availability.

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