Mental health and wellness with a difference

Offering online and in-person therapy services in the heart of Toronto.

Welcome to

Radical By Design

Welcome to Radical By Design - Sean Sullivan, Psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy Services - Sean Sullivan Therapist at Radical by Design in Toronto, Ontario.

I know from personal experience that our past can take hold of a person’s life in many ways, manifesting in intimate moments, in our ability to maintain healthy boundaries and our ability to trust. The past can grip a person in anxious intimate moments, confuse boundaries, the ability to trust and more. In therapy, we work together to understand the legacy of the past and clarify where to go now. Remember, you don’t need to have it all figured out to start. If something in your life isn’t sitting right—whether it’s relationships, isolation, lack of motivation, or a sense of disconnection—this could be the place for you.

What We OfferWhat We Offer

Therapy is for…

Do you have any of these symptoms?
Anxiety and Depression
Struggles with interpersonal relationships and dating
Burnout and Career Struggle
ADHD and Neurodivergence
Trauma and Neglect
Radical By Design - Mission to Identity Meaning Purpose with Sean Sullivan Psychotherapy.

My Mission

Identity Meaning Purpose

My mission is centred on empowerment through thoughtful reflection, careful measurement and intentional choices. Therapy is designed to help process the past, clarify the present, and plan for a meaningful future. My approach draws from a positive existential framework, combining talk therapy with choice-based thinking.

The theory is that by discussing and making choices around identity, meaning, and purpose—while also processing the painful legacy of the past—we can achieve peace of mind about the decisions we make and learn to trust our judgment.

This framework is supported by practical tools for personal and professional development, as well as techniques for managing anxiety. Remember, you don’t need to have everything figured out to start.

What should you expect in the early stages - Therapy Services at Radical by Design with Sean Sullivan.

Every person and situation is unique, deserving of individualized consideration and attention. I work through a schema-informed existential framework that empowers clients to manage life’s challenges, define purpose and clarify one’s identity by making one choice at a time.

This work is designed for people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and confusion around relationships and identity. It’s also helpful for people who have experienced trauma or neglect in childhood and experience confusion around identity or relationship difficulties in adulthood.

What should you expect in the early stages?

We can all benefit from someone who simply listens non-judgmentally, encourages and walk the path with us towards greater clarity. This is often the casual link to relief from feeling stuck.

What should you expect in the early stages - Therapy Services at Radical by Design with Sean Sullivan.

How it started

Therapists in Toronto - Sean Sullivan at Radical By Design.

I have a background in trades and business management and professional development. As such, I have years of experience helping people improve their communication skills, set boundaries, and achieve personal and professional goals.

I’m passionate about understanding people’s struggles, which led me to pursue a master’s degree in psychotherapy.

Sean Sullivan - Psychotherapist at Radical By Design in Toronto, Ontario.

This allowed me to expand my work beyond professional development and address the deeper, systemic issues that can cause people to feel stuck.

I specialize in supporting individuals impacted by the legacy of trauma, including depression, anxiety, and isolation. I also help clients clarify their identity, meaning, and purpose so they can move through life with greater intention and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

Therapy Services

Therapy Services - Radical By Design with Sean Sullivan Psychotherapist.

Many individuals struggle with trusting their judgment in personal and professional lives. and well-being due to a lack of integrated support systems and a lack of clarity about themselves. This disconnect often leads to stress, anxiety, and confusion in relation to personal and professional growth. Our core services include therapy sessions tailored to individuals struggling with:

The cycle of trying to get things right can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Discussing what’s happening is often the first step in lightening this load.

  • Learn to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and life stress.
  • Build skills related to reflection, judgment, and managing reactions.
  • Find motivation for purpose.
  • Process and heal past trauma.
  • Confront the legacy and impact of anger.
  • Enhance self-esteem and solidify identity.

If you’re struggling with conflict in relationships, finding a partner or family dysfunction, I can support you on this journey by exploring the problem and bringing solutions into focus.

  • Learn to handle potential criticism and rejection without ruminating on thoughts.
  • Develop resilience around confrontation.
  • Clarify who you are and what you are looking for from relationships.
  • Discovery patterns and the legacy of family dynamics to move past them in the present.

Are you struggling to show up for the people that you care about, or are you feeling overwhelmed by your obligations? I offer help to bring life back into focus.

  • Bring the authentic self into focus to aim at what you need.
  • Develop insight into clear and unquestioning boundaries on what you need to refresh and be at peace.
  • Identify meaningful solutions to career confusion by exploring what really matters and what is negotiable.
  • Exploring choices related to work-life balance and developing tools to build confidence in career choices and goals.

The effect of growing up with something as simple as ADHD or other forms of neurodiversity can be confusing because the impact isn’t easy to see.

  • Discuss the impact of this challenge with someone who personally understands.
  • Develop an awareness of the impact of the past on the present through Psychoeducation.
  • Clarify the expectations for yourself and how they impact your relationships with others.
  • Discover new tools for managing structure or sensitivity.

Every stage of life can have suffering, and that experience of suffering can leave us feeling isolated and misunderstood. Sometimes this happens in childhood, other times it happens when we go out into the world. I have personal experience with both these issues in my childhood and have walked the path from isolation to interconnection and reintegrating. If you would like to start (or continue) down that path, it would be a privilege to walk it with you.

  • Uncover the legacy of neglect and trauma by clarifying its impact in the present.
  • Process the past by gaining a clear picture of life at that time of the event(s).
  • Develop skills for managing negative coping strategies or emotional flashbacks.
  • Exploring identity, meaning and purpose in the present to prepare for a brighter future.
Rates $160 for individual therapy services at Radical By Design counselling clinic for men. A sliding scale can be provided, dependent on financial circumstances and availability.

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

― Viktor E. Frankl Quotes

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Remember, you don’t have to have it all figured out to start making choices. Whether it’s burnout, anxiety, or depression, I’m ready to help support you on your journey.

Credentials

Sean Sullivan, MACP, RP-Q, SSP

  • Master’s in counselling Psychotherapy (MACP) – Yorkville University

  • Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying (RP-Q) – College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

  • Safe and Sound Protocol Certification (SSP)