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- Addictions work
- Trauma care
- CBT and DBT
About Kathleen
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 25 years of experience. Kathleen O'Connor focuses on addictions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, and caregiver stress. She combines practical methods such as motivational interviewing, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior therapy in her work.
Kathleen began her career as a social services director in a nursing home and has provided services across many settings. Her background includes work in substance abuse treatment, criminal justice, dialysis clinics, psychiatric emergency rooms, and community-based crisis programs. She completed a Specialized Mental Health Provider certificate as part of her MSW training, which emphasized care for people with severe mental illness and dual diagnoses.
Her sessions are interactive and include frequent check-ins to make sure she accurately understands what is being said. She aims to use clear tasks and practical strategies drawn from evidence-informed approaches. Kathleen avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on concrete steps the person and she agree on.
She has experience providing in-home therapy and has used phone and video sessions in recent years. Kathleen held a Chemical Dependency Counselor certification in Ohio in the past and has been licensed previously in Indiana and Ohio in addition to her Massachusetts LICSW. She works in English.
People who choose her can expect collaborative planning, regular review of progress, and an emphasis on skills that help with sleeping, managing anger, recovering from trauma, and coping with life changes. Getting started involves a simple matching and scheduling process through the practice portal.
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How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation is led by the person's concerns and goals. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the person decide what matters most and which steps to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It uses short practical exercises people can try between sessions to change mood and routine. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for handling strong emotions, regulating reactions, and improving relationships; it often includes skills coaching and repeated practice.Figuring out which approach fits best is collaborative. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and recommend methods to try. That plan can be adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.
The biography records prior use of phone and video telehealth, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counseling into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Remote work can make it easier to maintain continuity after a life change or when sessions must fit around caregiving or work shifts. Ask about the specific session options offered now when you schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kathleen supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, caregiver stress, and other related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive with frequent check-ins. She uses practical strategies from motivational interviewing, mindfulness, CBT, and DBT to set and review goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of direct-service experience across nursing homes, substance-abuse treatment, criminal justice settings, dialysis clinics, psychiatric emergency rooms, and community programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts. She was previously licensed in Indiana and Ohio.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
Her biography notes experience with phone and video telehealth during the pandemic. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure which formats are available.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the provider's terms.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.