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Dr. Sean Spelgatti

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Dr. Sean Spelgatti, LPC

Pennsylvania

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC010891; LPC, South Carolina / 11195
  • NPI1326517921
  • Experience11 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationPennsylvania

About

  • CBT strategies
  • ACT methods
  • Attachment work

About Sean

Dr. Sean Spelgatti is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, and parenting concerns. Sessions focus on practical ways to handle tense moments and reduce patterns that fuel repeated outbursts.

He frames his work around evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral work and acceptance strategies. That means looking at thoughts and habits that increase anger, then testing different responses in real life. He also draws on attachment ideas to understand how relationship patterns keep old hurts active.

In a session he listens, asks concrete questions, and suggests exercises to try between meetings. There is an emphasis on skills people can use right away - breathing and grounding practices, behavioral experiments, and communication techniques to lower conflict. Progress is tracked through clear goals rather than vague promises.

His background includes research and a range of outpatient settings. That experience shapes a problem-solving style that aims to be thorough and efficient. Clients who want direct feedback and practical tools tend to find this approach straightforward and useful.

Dr. Spelgatti’s work treats many related concerns including intimacy issues, sleep and eating struggles, trauma and abuse, career stress, and caregiving strain. He accepts clients who speak English and will work together to address what keeps anger active in daily life.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values. It helps people stuck in repetitive anger cycles by teaching acceptance of hard feelings while moving toward chosen goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In practice this means identifying triggers, testing new responses, and practicing skills to reduce reactivity. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns that keep old wounds active. It helps when anger repeatedly appears in close relationships by tracing how past bonds shape present reactions.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals, try out strategies, and adjust based on what helps most. You and the clinician decide together which methods to emphasize and when to shift course.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - quieter surroundings or a break at work can allow a shorter check-in, while scheduled sessions allow steady practice of skills. The therapist’s focus remains on concrete exercises and real-world experiments that translate to daily life, whether sessions are remote or in person.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania, South Carolina

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger-related issues does he address?

He helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and managing other anger-related patterns listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, problem-solving sessions with clear goals, skill practice, and feedback rather than abstract talk alone.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He has 11 years of clinical experience, including outpatient mental health work and published research that informs a methodical approach.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Pennsylvania.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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