Kristin O'Connor, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kristin!

My main focus areas of practice are trauma, depression, and anxiety. I utilize EMDR when appropriate, as well as CBT and DBT.

My focus

The conditions I am most comfortable treating include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

My approach

I approach therapy from the perspective of the human experience. I take time to get to know your full history to determine what could be causing your current symptoms. Together, we can work to change thought patterns, reduce symptoms, and improve your overall well-being.

My communication style

I provide a compassionate, empathetic, and reality-based approach to my clients. I want to create a safe environment for you so you feel will feel comfortable being vulnerable.

My journey to mental healthcare

Therapy is a great tool for anyone willing. I am grateful to be able to hold space for those who need to process past and present experiences. I love being able to provide a safe space for those who are dedicating time to prioritizing themselves. This brings me happiness and fulfillment and is the reason why I became a therapist.

My goals for you

Goals are important! Having goals in treatment will help guide our sessions and keep us on track. There are a lot of ways to create goals or measure treatment success. We can work together to determine what that looks like.

Our first session

The first session will be a complete intake, gathering all of your history and symptoms. This helps me understand what you've experienced in life while also understanding your strengths and resiliency.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Depression

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Trauma and PTSD

Behavioral Issues

Child Abuse or Neglect

+ 15 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Behavioral Activation

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

+ 64 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children and Families from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kristin O'Connor