Jamie Carden O'Brien

My communication style

I communicate with warmth, clarity, and respect. In sessions, I strive to create an environment where pre-teens and teens feel safe to be themselves, heard, understood, and taken seriously. I meet clients with curiosity rather than judgment, and I speak in a way that is age-appropriate, honest, and supportive.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was first drawn to the mental health field during my undergraduate years while training as a volunteer at a crisis counseling center. What began as an unexpected opportunity quickly became meaningful work. I found that I genuinely enjoyed sitting with people during difficult moments, listening, helping them feel less alone, and supporting them.

My goals for you

I view goal-setting as a collaborative and ongoing process. Early in treatment, I work with clients, and when appropriate, their parents, to identify what they want to feel differently, handle differently, or understand more clearly. Goals are framed in age-appropriate, realistic ways that feel meaningful to the client, not imposed upon them.

Our first session

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and determine whether we feel like a good fit. I believe it’s important for clients, especially pre-teens and teens, to feel comfortable and understood, and there is no pressure to share more than they’re ready for.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White