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Kim Erin OConnor

Kim Erin OConnor

LPC

New Jersey

Motivational support for practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00181700
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

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    • Motivation-focused
    • CBT skills
    • Mindfulness tools

    About Kim

    Kim Erin OConnor is an LPC practicing in New Jersey who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other approaches to help people make meaningful changes. She presents work in a straightforward way and focuses on helping clients move through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and issues with self-esteem. The tone in sessions is practical and goal-oriented while still attentive to each person's values and readiness to change.

    With three years of documented experience, Kim draws on several therapeutic styles. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and teach new coping skills. Mindfulness-based methods help people ground themselves and reduce reactivity in stressful moments. Psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused tools are also part of her toolkit depending on what a person needs.

    People who are dealing with caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, or end-of-life issues can bring those struggles to therapy. She also supports people facing panic attacks, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, and substance use concerns. Kim offers coaching-style guidance for life transitions and compassion fatigue alongside clinical work.

    Sessions aim to be collaborative. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients set realistic steps toward their goals. Progress is tracked through small, practical changes rather than promises of quick fixes.

    Prospective clients should confirm the current session options before booking. Therapy is offered in English and follows a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

  2. How Motivational and Cognitive Approaches Translate Online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh their reasons for change and build motivation at their own pace. Online sessions can be a good place to talk through ambivalence, set personal goals, and plan small next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Online appointments can teach practical skills such as thought records, behavioral activation, and exposure planning in manageable homework tasks.

    The therapist will work together with each person to find the best approach. That means checking what feels useful, adjusting techniques, and combining methods when needed. Clients are invited to set priorities and test short-term goals to see what helps most.

    Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. It can also support shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what a person needs. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well over distance while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional coping.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    CancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionHospice and end-of-life counselingPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    New Jersey

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, cancer-related issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, panic and social anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, and co-morbid conditions.

    What is the therapist's style in sessions?

    The approach blends Motivational Interviewing with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. Sessions tend to be collaborative, practical, and focused on small, achievable steps toward change.

    How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

    The profile records three years of experience. That time is reflected in the current practice and therapeutic approach described here.

    What are the therapist's credentials and location?

    She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC, and practices in New Jersey.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted. The practice serves clients located in New Jersey.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    What is the first step to begin therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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