Sean Gardner, LPC, LMHC

Sean Gardner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Hawaii with ten years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, depression, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and other life changes. Sean uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people make changes that matter to them.

Sean's path includes service in the US Navy and work as a firefighter-paramedic before training in counseling. He completed a BA in Psychology at Arizona State University and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu. That mix of life and clinical experience shapes how he listens and what he focuses on in sessions.

In sessions he leans on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered work, and the Gottman Method. He explains tools plainly and practices skills people can try between meetings. Conversations aim to reduce reactivity, manage anger, and improve communication rather than promising quick fixes.

Sean has worked in inpatient care with adolescents and with Veterans Affairs in housing support. For several years he has provided psychotherapy online, helping people fit counseling into their daily routines. He works in English and accepts international clients, and he asks new clients to complete a brief questionnaire to match goals before their first session.

People who come to him often want clearer thinking under stress, fewer snap reactions, or steadier relationships. His style is direct, practical, and focused on realistic steps people can take right away.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work