Sean Flannery
(He/Him/His)
Counselor, Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Working with people in the Charlottesville area to develop deeper and more meaningful connections with themselves and those around them.
I enjoy working with young to older adult clients who are struggling with relationship distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of other issues. My areas of special interest are couples therapy, acceptance-based therapy (ACT), existential therapy, and assessment. The best therapy, in my opinion, guides the client to learn to accept all the uniqueness of themselves, connect with others meaningfully, and decide how to engage in life a purpose-filled way. For couple therapy, I emphasize acceptance and change together as a couple through establishing strong emotional foundations. I work hard to create a safe and open therapeutic setting in which my clients can identify what is uniquely important to them and choose to live with meaning and purpose. My invitation to you is to challenge yourself to discover who you want to be and learn to open life up to new experiences rather than regretting the past or worrying about the future.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Concerns
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Athletes
- Neurodivergent people
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Formal Psychological Assessment
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$170 — $190per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- United HealthCare Student Resources – Virginia
- Sliding scale
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Online
- Other
Credentials
Licenses
PSYPACT Provider
Mobility number: 17624
Clinical Psychology License
Virginia Board of Psychology
0810007367, Virginia
Education
Virginia Consortium Program (now ODU)
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2019
I was trained as a scientist-practitioner to focus on providing evidence-supported therapy to a broad range of people, backgrounds, and issues.
Boston University
MS (Master of Science), 2013
Master's degree in Psychology while working for BU as research assistant at an Alzheimer's lab in a VA hospital.
University of Georgia
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2008
Minored in Sociology and Film Studies