John O'brien

My communication style

You will experience me as one who pursues collaboration, humility, and authenticity. You will see how my experience with my profession gives me a realistic sense of hope for your recovery as opposed to empty optimism. You will find that I enjoy learning together with you.

My journey to mental healthcare

Having been a consumer of services in the past and experiencing the gaps in services for individuals who struggle with serious problems, I decided to fill those gaps after committing to my recovery, overcoming my issues, and turning my struggles into a career.

My goals for you

Similar to driving, you do not lock the steering wheel when driving. Neither do I lock in a goal. Goals are adjusted, updated, and navigated much like making a safe trip to a destination. My focus on goal setting is aligning your goals with your values and making adjustments along the way as you discover more in your recovery.

Our first session

It is important to first normalize reactions to situations that may not be very normal. Frustration, irritation, and hopelessness are common feelings brought into the first session. I like to begin by listening to you and exploring thoughts such as 'things will never change' or 'things will only get worse.'

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Christian