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Online therapist

Dr. Sean Spelgatti

Practical counseling for relationships and family life

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sean

Dr. Sean Spelgatti is an LPC who brings 11 years of counseling experience to his practice in Pennsylvania. He introduces himself plainly and listens carefully.

He aims to help adults and couples facing relationship strain, grief, stress, anxiety, addiction, and parenting challenges. He uses a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions and focuses on clear steps clients can try between meetings. Before practicing, he built a varied clinical background through internships and outpatient work.

Background and approach

That experience included working with families, couples, individuals, and groups in community settings. He has also published psychological research, which he draws on when considering treatment options. In sessions he mixes methods to match what each person needs.

He uses therapies such as cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts, attachment-based ideas to explore relationship patterns, and acceptance-oriented tools to manage difficult feelings. He prefers simple, concrete strategies that people can use at home. He describes himself as adaptable and focused on finding practical solutions.

He pays attention to the whole person and looks for patterns that affect mood, sleep, and relationships. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Parents reading this will find a therapist who names parenting and family among his focus areas.

He works to make therapy understandable and usable. The first step is a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small, meaningful steps toward those values when life gets hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into clear links and teaches straightforward skills to change them, which can be practiced between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationship patterns began and how they show up now, helping people shift interactions to feel safer and more connected.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and flexible.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life and let people access help from wherever they are. Sessions can focus on practical skills, problem solving, and relationship work just as they would in person, with tools and homework adapted for remote use.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, addictions, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that mixes methods to match each person's needs and focuses on steps clients can try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has 11 years of clinical experience, including outpatient work with individuals, couples, families, and groups, plus published research in psychology.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and is listed with SC LPC 11195 and PA LPC PC010891, and practices out of Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Languages
English

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