Adult Therapist
Sean Wasson
MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialties
Relational Confidence
I specialize in helping clients strengthen communication, boundaries, and relationship skills so they can navigate interactions with greater confidence and clarity. My work focuses on building assertiveness, reducing people-pleasing and conflict avoidance, and increasing the ability to express needs while maintaining connection. This specialty is especially helpful for individuals healing from trauma, managing ADHD, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns who want to create more balanced, authentic relationships.
Trauma
Our understanding of Trauma has been expanding over recent years and we now understand that trauma has lasting effects on the brain and body, and creates changes in the way the mind and body function as an integrated unit. Trauma can have emotional and physical impacts. When trauma gets locked in the body, we can become stuck in survival mode in a way that impacts our ability to optimally function at home, work, and in our relationships. There are new and innovative ways to heal trauma in psychotherapy.
Narcissistic Abuse
A type of emotional abuse that is pervasive, characterized by manipulation, lack of empathy, blame shifting, gaslighting and social isolation. Many individuals who have been the victim of this abuse are not even aware of its presence or impact until they begin exploring their relational experiences within the context of therapy. Therapy serves as a mirror and provides validation to the individual who has been feeling disempowered and stuck. Healing from this abuse is a process of understanding what happened, naming the dynamics and their impact, and relearning how to trust oneself.
Bio
I approach therapy holistically, viewing each person I work with as a unique individual navigating the complexities of life with all its good and difficult moments. In working with Clients I prioritize the relational aspect of therapy, finding that the quality of the therapeutic relationship fosters a sense of safety and belonging that encourages Clients to make progress on the goals they set for themselves in therapy. My approach to therapy is collaborative, non-directive, and aligned with the Clients identified values. I believe the Client themselves are the experts on their lives, and I provide tools to help them navigate the unavoidable struggles we all experience.
I consider it an honor to hear each person’s story and to collaborate with them on their journey. The field of therapy is constantly evolving as we learn more about the human experience, and I am always seeking new knowledge on how to help my Clients with what they are experiencing. I am currently a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, and I also have advanced training in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I started my path to becoming a Social Worker in the Fall of 2017, after I left the Army. I had several different roles as an Army Officer, and in my Social Work career I first interned at the prosecutor’s office as a Victim Advocate for children, followed by time as a School Social Worker during the lockdowns of the Covid pandemic. I’ve been working as a therapist in my current role for approximately 5 years.
Outside of my time at work I spend time with my kids playing sports, doing puzzles, going on trips, fishing, camping, and spending time with my family. When I’m not working or parenting I read fantasy books, history books, workish adjacent books, go to the gym, play golf, spend time with friends and family, and play video games.
Sean Wasson
My Fees:
$200 for 60min sessions
$250 for intakes and extended sessions of 80 min.
Insurance:
Sean is currently contracted with OHP (Care Oregon) and PacificSource. Our clinic provides superbills for you to submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. Insurance plans vary widely in their reimbursement rates/percentages, therefore we highly recommend that you contact your insurance ahead of time and inquire about your benefits. See our insurance page for more info. Payment is due at the time the services are rendered. A 3% credit card fee will be applied to all payments for services.