Jeremy O'Conner

Calm-focused practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jeremy

Jeremy O'Conner is an LCSW with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, compassion fatigue, and a range of life challenges from caregiving strain to workplace issues.

Background and approach

He approaches difficult transitions, relationship strains, addiction concerns, and chronic health-related stress by focusing on restoring purpose and improving daily functioning. His style blends practical skill-building with empathic listening, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques to clarify thought patterns and client-centered methods to honor each person’s values and priorities.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are used to set achievable goals and build momentum toward change. Jeremy’s practice emphasizes collaboration and respect as clients identify clearer paths forward.

Based in California, Jeremy holds the credential LCSW and brings broad experience across mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, parenting and fatherhood issues, end-of-life counseling, and financial or career-related stress. He offers a compassionate, purpose-oriented approach aimed at helping people regain meaning and improve their quality of life.

How Jeremy Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Many clients find clarity through cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Client-centered therapy complements this by prioritizing empathic listening and the client's own goals so the work stays aligned with personal values and meaning. Motivational interviewing can be useful when people feel stuck or ambivalent, supporting readiness for change and strengthening commitment to next steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Jeremy will work with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or health needs and allow continued progress from different locations while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jeremy support?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, compassion fatigue, addictions, and challenges related to parenting, career, and life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach combines practical skill-building with empathic, client-centered listening so that clients can identify values and set achievable goals together.

What is Jeremy's background and experience?

He has 20 years of experience in social work and a long history supervising and instructing in clinical settings, bringing experience with trauma, chronic illness, and crisis intervention.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

He is licensed as an LCSW in California with license number CA LCSW 26485 and practices from California.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he offer?

Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to therapist availability.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English