About Jeremy
Jeremy O'Conner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and burnout. He aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. Jeremy speaks plainly and works to help people feel heard and more able to cope.
He draws on about 20 years of experience in social work and clinical roles. Jeremy uses practical techniques to address worry, mood problems, trauma, and issues like chronic illness or caregiver strain.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with addiction, relationship and communication troubles, and workplace stress. Therapy with him blends client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. He often uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change.
When trauma is part of the picture, he incorporates trauma-focused ideas to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Jeremy describes his approach as caring and purpose-driven. He pays attention to values and beliefs that shape how people live and make choices.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, practical steps, and the client’s priorities. He holds a Master of Social Work and practices as an LCSW in California. Sessions are offered in English and are available in multiple online formats.
Jeremy aims to help people rebuild meaning, manage intense emotions, and move toward a steadier daily life.
Practical approaches for online care
Jeremy uses client-centered work to ground sessions in each person's priorities. That means starting with open conversation so the therapist can understand what matters most and then shaping sessions around the client's goals. Client-centered work helps with stress, grief, and finding direction.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another regular part of his work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools for reducing worry, lifting mood, and changing unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles.
He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation at a pace that fits them. This approach is especially helpful for addiction, habit change, and moments when someone feels stuck.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will check in about what is and isn’t working and adjust techniques to fit your needs, goals, and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging work well for brief reflections, daily check-ins, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or limited schedules.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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