Sean O’Connor, M.S., LMHC
Sports Psychology Therapist | Child & Teen Therapist
Scarsdale, NY (In-Person & Virtual)
You Deserve to Feel Focused, Empowered, and Back in Control of Your Life.
If you are searching for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Sports Therapist in Westchester, NY, I specialize in sports psychology and trauma-informed counseling to help kids, teens, adults, and athletes overcome anger, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress.
I love working with children, adolescents, and athletes to help them feel truly seen and understood while teaching them invaluable coping skills that support long-term growth.
If you or your child are struggling with emotional overwhelm, performance pressure, or the impact of past trauma, support is available.
Who I Support
I work with:
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Children and teens experiencing anger, anxiety, or behavioral challenges
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Athletes navigating performance pressure and mental blocks
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Adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or chronic stress
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Individuals experiencing PTSD symptoms
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Clients seeking better emotional regulation and focus
You or your child might be:
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Having frequent angry outbursts that impact school, work, or relationships
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Feeling stuck between dwelling on the past and worrying about the future
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Struggling with constant negative thoughts or debilitating anxiety
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Having difficulty concentrating or staying focused
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Experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts
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Feeling that depression or anxiety is interfering with social, academic, or athletic performance
If this sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
How I Work
My approach is trauma-informed, structured, and rooted in evidence-based care. I focus on helping clients build emotional regulation skills, increase focus, and process unresolved experiences that may be affecting their present life.
I help kids, adults, and athletes:
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Learn to manage anger in healthy, productive ways
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Strengthen communication and relationships
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Improve focus and concentration
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Overcome flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts
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Heal from unresolved childhood trauma
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Regain confidence socially, academically, and athletically
I integrate a combination of evidence-based therapies tailored to each client’s needs, including:
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation
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EMDR Therapy for trauma and sports performance
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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Mindfulness and meditative science
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Polyvagal Theory for nervous system regulation
As an EMDR trained therapist and DBT certified clinician, I prioritize both emotional safety and measurable progress.
My goal is to help you feel focused, empowered, and capable again.
What Clients Often Notice
Clients and families often share that they notice:
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Reduced anger outbursts and emotional reactivity
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Improved focus in school, work, or athletics
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Greater emotional awareness and regulation
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Stronger communication skills
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Fewer trauma-related symptoms
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Increased confidence and motivation
Healing is not about eliminating pressure or stress. It is about building the skills and resilience to move through it successfully.
Education, Licensure, and Advanced Training
Sean O’Connor, M.S., LMHC, earned his Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University.
He is fully licensed to practice Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) in New York and Florida.
Sean has completed Levels 1 and 2 of Basic Training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through EMDR International Association approved training. He actively uses EMDR daily in his practice with adults and receives ongoing EMDR consultation to ensure clients are engaging in the safest and most effective forms of EMDR therapy.
Sean is also DBT Certified through the Linehan Board of Certification and has completed formalized training from the Linehan Institute in the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Get Started
I offer early morning, afternoon, and evening appointments Monday through Thursday, both in our Scarsdale office and virtually for clients residing in New York and Florida.
If you are looking for a male therapist in Westchester, sports psychology therapy in Scarsdale, EMDR therapy for trauma, or support for anger, anxiety, or performance challenges, I invite you to take the next step.
You do not have to navigate this alone.
