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Sean Flannery

Psychologist, PhD

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3 Endorsed
943 Glenwood Station Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Let's Connect (434) 216-0165
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As of Winter 2025-26: Openings available for new individual clients, couples, and assessments. Therapy can be a powerful and life-changing event in one's life. When working with clients I strive to guide them to create and continue to grow a life that has strong purpose and impact. Good therapy work includes deep exploration, but also improves essential connections with important people and consciously engaging with the world in each moment, whether it be easy or hard, full of darkness or light, in order to live more fully.
My areas of special interest are couples therapy, acceptance-based and existential approaches with an emphasis on extending growth on the self to important relationships. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with relationship distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of other issues.
I enjoy working with clients pre-teen and older. When working with a client, whether is be individually or as a couple, we focus on improvement in relationships, which includes exploring individual wounds, struggles, and growth in order to more fully engage with loved ones. Another aspect of my practice is providing psychological testing/assessments.
Call or Sean Flannery now for a free 15 minute consultation - (434) 216-0165

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Flannery Psychological Services, LLC

943 Glenwood Station Lane

Charlottesville, VA 22901 map

(434) 216-0165
My website
I offer in-person in my office as well as video sessions throughout the US (PsyPACT). I am available most days with late hours Tues/Wed.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Testing and Evaluation and Trauma and PTSD 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (434) 216-0165
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Flannery Psychological Services, LLC

943 Glenwood Station Lane

Charlottesville, VA 22901 map

(434) 216-0165
My website
I offer in-person in my office as well as video sessions throughout the US (PsyPACT). I am available most days with late hours Tues/Wed.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Testing and Evaluation and Trauma and PTSD 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Couple Sessions $190
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I ONLY accept UVA student's insurance (UHCSR). I provide documentation to assist my clients if they want to file for reimbursement.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 216-0165
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I ONLY accept UVA student's insurance (UHCSR). I provide documentation to assist my clients if they want to file for reimbursement.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 216-0165

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0810007367 Sean Flannery
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, PhD, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Boston University M.A. in Psychology / 2014
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Georgia B.A. in Psychology / 2008
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I have been licensed in Virginia to see clients in person and virtually for 5 years. I am also approved through PsyPACT, which allows me to provide virtual therapy appointments to people in most states.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 216-0165
"
I have been licensed in Virginia to see clients in person and virtually for 5 years. I am also approved through PsyPACT, which allows me to provide virtual therapy appointments to people in most states.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 216-0165

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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I typically focus on helping couples change their emotional communication, mainly by implementing and practicing new patterns of interacting around difficult topics. My work with trauma tends to work on reducing avoidance, either through retelling or writing, so that the patient can re-engage in their life fully.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 216-0165
"
I typically focus on helping couples change their emotional communication, mainly by implementing and practicing new patterns of interacting around difficult topics. My work with trauma tends to work on reducing avoidance, either through retelling or writing, so that the patient can re-engage in their life fully.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 216-0165

3 Endorsements

Alexandra Werntz
Alexandra Werntz
PsychologistPhDLCP
I've always been impressed by Dr. Flannery's calm, validating, and straight-forward approach. He has a deep expertise in couples therapy and is a compassionate clinician who takes his role seriously. He is non-judgmental and is incredibly easy to talk to.
Dr. Micaela Bates
Dr. Micaela Bates
PsychologistPsyD
Dr. Flannery is an experienced psychologist who meets each client where they're at, is committed to evidence-based care, and approaches treatment with compassion and humility. I've worked with him for years and would highly recommend him!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach for individuals draws much from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Existential Therapy. For couples I generally work from an Emotion-Focused Therapy approach. However, I feel each client is unique and work with them to find what will most effectively help them reach their goals.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 216-0165
"
My approach for individuals draws much from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Existential Therapy. For couples I generally work from an Emotion-Focused Therapy approach. However, I feel each client is unique and work with them to find what will most effectively help them reach their goals.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 216-0165

Location

Primary Location

Flannery Psychological Services, LLC

943 Glenwood Station Lane

Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 216-0165

Nearby Areas

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I offer in-person in my office as well as video sessions throughout the US (PsyPACT). I am available most days with late hours Tues/Wed.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (434) 216-0165
"
I offer in-person in my office as well as video sessions throughout the US (PsyPACT). I am available most days with late hours Tues/Wed.
Photo of Sean Flannery, Psychologist, PhD
Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (434) 216-0165