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Dr. Sean Spelgatti

At a glance

Experience
11 years
Based in
Pennsylvania
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Dr. Sean Spelgatti, LPC

A practical counselor for life transitions

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Pennsylvania PC010891
LPC South Carolina 11195

NPI1326517921

Shown as listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

  • Whole-person focus
  • Practical skills
  • Values-based work

About Sean

Dr. Sean Spelgatti is a licensed professional counselor who brings 11 years of clinical experience to his work. He practices in Pennsylvania and uses a whole-person approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, ADHD, addiction concerns, and other life challenges. He aims to listen closely and find practical ways forward with each person he meets.

Dr. Spelgatti draws on a mix of therapy styles to meet different needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps that matter. He applies Attachment-Based ideas to understand how early connections affect present relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps him break down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into manageable changes.

Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. He tends to work in a collaborative way, showing options and helping each person pick what fits their life. He also pays attention to practical issues like sleep, eating, and daily routines when they affect mood and functioning.

His background includes outpatient mental health settings and a range of clinical internships that broadened his experience. He has research experience and uses that problem-solving mindset in treatment planning. While he can cover many concerns, he invites people to discuss their specific situation so they can decide if his style matches their needs.

People reading on a phone will find he explains steps plainly and focuses on workable changes. To begin, readers are encouraged to complete the site’s matching process and schedule a first appointment to see how his approach fits their goals.

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

Credentials

Pennsylvania, South Carolina

Languages

English

How his approaches shape remote care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters most and take small, values-based steps. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions by focusing on action more than perfect thinking. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical tools to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships influence current connection patterns and helps people build clearer, more stable ways of relating to others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals, try out different methods, and adjust what he does based on feedback and progress. Clients and the therapist work together to find which techniques feel useful and realistic for daily life.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into work or family schedules and the ability to continue care when travel or relocation makes in-person visits hard. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which online or in-person options are offered before booking. Many people find that shorter check-ins, scheduled evening times, or remote sessions help sustain progress while balancing other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, and related concerns listed on his profile.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a mix of approaches focused on practical skills and values-driven change, working collaboratively to address thinking patterns and relationship dynamics.

What experience does he bring?

He has 11 years of clinical experience, including outpatient work and a variety of internships that broadened his practical experience.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Pennsylvania as noted on his profile.

Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered to international clients as indicated on his profile; language of service is English.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options on the site before scheduling.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

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