M. Kim Oconnor

M. Kim O'Connor is a dedicated clinical social worker and licensed therapist committed to facilitating meaningful, lasting change that fosters fulfillment in individuals' lives and their relationships. With a collaborative and goal-oriented approach, M. tailors their methodology to meet the unique needs of each client, drawing upon an extensive background shaped by diverse training and interests. Their practice is enriched by psychodynamic training, parent management strategies, and evidence-based methods like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), alongside interests in mindfulness, parenting, work-life balance, life transitions, neuropsychology, and positive psychology. M. Kim O'Connor works with teens, young to middle-aged adults, and parents on a range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, academic struggles, and emotional regulation such as anger management. M. believes that change can initiate through thought—with greater self-awareness—or through behavior—by acquiring new skills. The essence of their therapeutic process lies in fostering authentic connections where clients feel understood, setting the foundation for transformative change.