Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Sean Chandler, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 131178
- NPI
- 1881578144
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Sean supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Depression and self esteem
About Sean
Sean Chandler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in California with nine years of professional experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Sean focuses on practical, everyday problems that interfere with work, family life, and motivation.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through difficult emotions and patterns. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable steps rather than abstract theory. When relationship strain, communication problems, or codependency come up, he helps clients notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Sean also addresses deeper themes such as abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, and the emotional effects of major life changes like divorce or aging. He works with issues tied to control, avoidance, dependency, and co-occurring problems. He can talk through feelings tied to trauma from natural or human-caused disasters and help people organize what’s most important next.
His style is practical and measured. Sean encourages clients to describe what’s hard and what they hope will change. He then suggests concrete strategies to test between sessions and reviews what worked. This makes progress easier to notice and adjust.
Sessions are conducted in English. People interested in working with him complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial visit to get started.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Sean works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what people can try between sessions to change patterns. One commonly used approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps by turning worries into smaller, manageable tasks and checking what really happens.Another approach concentrates on behavior change through gradual, doable steps. It helps when avoidance, lack of motivation, or control issues keep someone stuck. The work is about setting small targets, tracking what happens, and adjusting the plan together.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sean treats the choice of methods as collaborative. He will review goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before deciding what to try first, and then refine the plan as progress is observed.
If you prefer to meet remotely, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family responsibilities, shorten check-ins when needed, and use phone rather than video when bandwidth or camera time is an issue. Practical adjustments like these are intended to help therapy fit into everyday life.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sean help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational sessions focused on clear goals and small steps to test between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional work experience in clinical social work.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers