Kelly O’Connor, LMHC

Therapist

Youth and minority voices are often silenced, shut down, or misunderstood. Whether you are struggling with your identity, processing trauma or simply feeling lost—I am here to listen. As a counselor, my goal is to make the healing process as accessible and enjoyable as possible. Together we will build a safe, creative space to process and grow. My approach is primarily humanist and strengths-based, which means that I focus on the client, their story, and their strengths. I tend to blend a variety of modalities, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy and roleplay.

I am a firm believer in expression as a form of healing, and often utilize creative outlets such as art, music, or play to enhance the growth process and make sessions feel less intimidating. The most important ingredient to successful therapy is a strong client-therapist relationship, and I pride myself on my active listening skills, empathy, and patience.

I have over 15 years of experience working with kids of all ages in many different settings including therapy, childcare, teaching, and camp counseling. I am particularly passionate about serving youth of color, queer and trans youth, and youth with disabilities. My practice is trauma-informed. If any of this resonates, I'd be happy to discuss your goals!