I'm Sean Sawyer - Psychotherapist turned Performance Coach and Trader
with over 2 decades of experience.
with over 2 decades of experience.
In 2017, I leaped from private practice to full-time trading, and my journey has shaped the development of my Sound Psych Schematic, a blend of clinical insight and trading expertise that guides my daily decisions amid market volatility and emotions. It is the foundation of both personalized coaching and group coaching I provide. Additionally, I utilize E.M.D.R., a powerful intervention I've practiced for over 15 years; I address Traders' life histories and trading traumas, aligning their actions with intentions.
Ineffective threat response is the root of unprofessional trading behavior.
Risk management, a critical aspect of trading, is rooted in the psychological impact of threats. Trading poses a threat every time you execute, affecting your capital and the life you're building.
Consistent threat exposure hinders Executive Function such as:
The consistent threat keeps us stuck on repeat, making he same mistakes despite intellectually knowing better. This is better known as cognitive dissonance and is another reason I utilize E.M.D.R. it helps eliminate dissonance more effectively than any other behavioral intervention.
Consistent threat exposure hinders Executive Function such as:
- Focus
- Planning
- Organization
- Emotion Regulation
- Goal-Based Decision Making
The consistent threat keeps us stuck on repeat, making he same mistakes despite intellectually knowing better. This is better known as cognitive dissonance and is another reason I utilize E.M.D.R. it helps eliminate dissonance more effectively than any other behavioral intervention.
As someone who has navigated the challenges of a new trader, experienced the joy of success, and faced humbling moments, I understand the complexities of the trading world.
As I continued my professional development through various clientele and settings, clinics, hospitals, the VA, Universities, and private practice, I always saw a common thread impacting success and quality of life - how individuals manage real and perceived threats. Now, I see it consistently impacting traders.
Understanding these processes within ourselves, their origin, pattern breaking, and improving threat resiliency is the difference between failing, surviving, and thriving in the markets.
Understanding these processes within ourselves, their origin, pattern breaking, and improving threat resiliency is the difference between failing, surviving, and thriving in the markets.
My rare combination of clinical expertise and trading experience offers a unique perspective on solving trading psychology issues.
My workshops offer a unique blend of clinical expertise and trading experience, helping you enhance your skills, identify weaknesses, and develop a a risk management approach grounded in your values. Understand how your life experiences and nervous system affect every trading decision. Cultivate the patience and acceptance needed for longevity in retail trading. Learn evidence-based behavioral skills to recognize and eliminate unprofessional trading behaviors.
In personalized sessions, I'll guide you in building a psychological edge by examining your life experiences' impact on every trading decision, fostering excellent decision-management skills. Our past shows up at the opening bell every day. It's our responsibility to understand how and act accordingly. We will examine life patterns, their roots, and how they diminish your performance.
In personalized sessions, I'll guide you in building a psychological edge by examining your life experiences' impact on every trading decision, fostering excellent decision-management skills. Our past shows up at the opening bell every day. It's our responsibility to understand how and act accordingly. We will examine life patterns, their roots, and how they diminish your performance.
Ready to refine your trading psychology?
Let's explore how your past influences your present at the opening bell daily.
Contact me for a personalized journey towards trading excellence.
Contact me for a personalized journey towards trading excellence.