Sean McMenamin, LCSW

Sharing one’s thoughts and feelings with a complete stranger can seem awkward and bizarre. My goal early on in therapy is to make the experience feel as comfortable as possible by creating a space without judgement and aiming to understand you as a whole person, rather than simply a set of symptoms or a diagnosis. I believe that we all have the capacity to overcome life’s many obstacles and live closer to our fullest potential. Although therapy is ultimately very serious, I use humor whenever possible so it doesn’t feel like you’re talking to a robot.

I have experience working with adults who struggled with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, substance use, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. After working in a community mental health center, I learned a great deal about the role of medication and the importance of being an informed consumer of psychiatric services.

Whenever applicable or sought after by a client, I incorporate mindfulness, meditation, and bibliotherapy to complement more traditional methods of counseling. I am open to those facing existential crises or grappling with their spirituality (or lack thereof).