About Jamie
Jamie OConnor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Her approach is down to earth and respectful, and she works to tailor each conversation to the person in front of her.
In sessions she listens first and then helps people sort out their priorities.
Background and approach
She guides clients through tools to manage worry, improve sleep and handle anger. For parents and those dealing with family problems she focuses on clearer communication and realistic coping plans. Jamie draws from several therapy approaches to meet different needs.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and ACT and mindfulness strategies to increase flexible action and present-moment coping. She also brings client-centered and psychodynamic ideas into the work when understanding patterns from the past matters. Her practice includes supporting people with grief, trauma, addictions, body image concerns, and intimacy-related issues.
She also helps those navigating career stress, life transitions, and questions related to identity and LGBT concerns. Sessions aim to be practical, steady, and geared toward doable change. Jamie practices in Wisconsin and works with people in English.
She accepts international clients and adapts session style to fit each person’s needs and schedule.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts without being led by them and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes because it emphasizes small practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful habits, which helps with worry, sleep issues, and mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people can explore what matters to them at their own pace.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Jamie will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences, adjusting the approach as progress is made. That means sessions can shift between skills practice, values-based planning, and conversational exploration as needed.
Online formats here include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone works well when bandwidth is an issue or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief updates, rapid troubleshooting, or those who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trauma and abuse
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
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