Sean Crotty, M.A.

I am currently a completing my internship at Paradigm Psychology while completing my doctorate in both psychotherapy and Jungian psychoanalysis, bringing experience in supporting clients through various challenges, including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, issues pertaining to sexual orientation and identity, grief and loss, childhood sexual assault, addiction, and early relational trauma. Additionally, I aim to address deep unconscious behavior patterns, spiritual exploration, and navigating midlife and later adult life transitions.

My approach is grounded in the belief that much of life's suffering holds an inner meaning, waiting to be uncovered and understood. Often, where we experience the most pain is where the seed of new development and personal growth lies.

I hold a master’s degree in Public Health, where my research explored indigenous medicine and altered states of consciousness to treat  anxiety and depression on Native American reservations. My current dissertation examines the intersection of indigenous wisdom and modern psychotherapy.

I strive to create a safe, comfortable environment where unconscious motivations can be explored and integrated into conscious awareness. I advocate for a holistic, non-pathologizing approach to mental health, using depth psychology to reconnect with the soul and spirit. With two years of private practice experience, I now work as a registered psychological associate under the supervision of Dr. Kayla Bunderson. Additionally, I collaborate with the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) as a contributing author and researcher on the colonization and commodification of Indigenous practices.