Therapist
Dr. Sean Bullock
LCSW
A steady, practical guide through change
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- Focus on everyday skills
- Practical stepwise goals
- Collaborative approach
About Sean
Dr. Sean Bullock is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience. He has worked in primary care, correctional, institutional, and community settings, helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, or depression. He presents a straightforward, steady approach for people who want practical help and clear next steps.
Sean focuses on common problems that get in the way of daily life. He helps people cope with addictions, manage grief and loss, and handle intense life changes. He also supports concerns around intimacy, self-esteem, career stress, and ADHD-related challenges.
His background includes work across varied systems of care, which shapes a flexible style in sessions. Sean aims to meet people where they are and build goals that feel realistic for each person. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes rather than overwhelming plans.
In the room he uses evidence-informed methods to guide conversations and practice new skills. He listens for what matters most to the person and suggests techniques they can try between meetings. Treatment conversations are collaborative and paced to each person's readiness.
Sean works with people who want clear direction and steady support while they change habits or recover from setbacks. He helps with practical coping tools, reframing difficult thoughts, and building routines that support daily functioning. To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step help match goals to his approach.
Sean focuses on common problems that get in the way of daily life. He helps people cope with addictions, manage grief and loss, and handle intense life changes. He also supports concerns around intimacy, self-esteem, career stress, and ADHD-related challenges.
His background includes work across varied systems of care, which shapes a flexible style in sessions. Sean aims to meet people where they are and build goals that feel realistic for each person. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes rather than overwhelming plans.
In the room he uses evidence-informed methods to guide conversations and practice new skills. He listens for what matters most to the person and suggests techniques they can try between meetings. Treatment conversations are collaborative and paced to each person's readiness.
Sean works with people who want clear direction and steady support while they change habits or recover from setbacks. He helps with practical coping tools, reframing difficult thoughts, and building routines that support daily functioning. To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step help match goals to his approach.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
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How these approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that move a person toward a meaningful life. It helps when someone feels stuck by worry or avoidance and wants a values-based plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving day-to-day difficulties.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan over time rather than assuming one method will work for everyone.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy weeks, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, then discuss what did and didn’t help at the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes, plus concerns like self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, steady style that focuses on small, doable changes and collaborative goal setting.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of experience working in primary care, correctional, institutional, and community-based settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices from that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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