Hi, I’m Sean Smith, LICSW, a therapist, consultant, and lifelong gamer who believes in the power of groups, stories, and safe relationships to support healing and growth. I have extensive clinical experience working with individuals, families, and couples, but my current practice is dedicated entirely to group therapy and group-based services.

My work is grounded in trauma-informed care and supported by advanced training in ARC, EMDR, ACT, DBT and CBT skills, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality). This is just a snapshot of the many approaches I’ve studied and integrated over the years I draw from a wide range of evidence-based practices to meet the needs of the groups I facilitate.

I specialize in groups for individuals navigating trauma, neurodivergence (including ASD), abuse, neglect, and other complex challenges. I’m passionate about creating spaces where people can connect, build skills, and explore who they are with support, structure, and just the right amount of creativity.

In addition to my therapy groups, I also consult with therapists, educators, and schools to support the implementation of trauma-informed care and creative group interventions. Whether I’m facilitating a therapy group or training a team, I strive to create experiences that are practical, research-informed, and deeply human.

As a TTRPG game master and player for over six years, I love exploring how tabletop roleplaying games can help people build emotional resilience, explore identity, and connect through collaborative storytelling. I bring my experience as a game master and passionate TTRPG player into my group work, using narrative and collaborative play as powerful tools for healing, connection, and growth. This approach is a core part of how I design and lead trauma-informed groups and it’s an area I’m proud to be innovating in.