Kim Erin OConnor
Hospital-trained counselor for stress and recovery
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About
Kim Erin OConnor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey who brings a background in hospital and community behavioral health to her clinical work. She began her career responding to psychiatric emergencies as a mobile crisis counselor, working directly in the community to assess acute needs and facilitate access to care. She later moved into outpatient services where she treated a broad range of concerns from depression to persistent mental illness and collaborated with addiction services to develop a MICA program addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.
Her experience also includes helping to establish and manage a partial hospital program and contributing to the development of child and adolescent services, along with overseeing quality assurance and behavioral health surveys for hospital programs. Over time she advanced into leadership roles that spanned inpatient, crisis, addiction, partial hospital, and outpatient services. Kim uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based work, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies to support clients.
She believes that guiding clients through the issues they identify helps them find healing and move toward being their best possible selves, combining practical skills with compassionate support tailored to each person’s goals.
Her experience also includes helping to establish and manage a partial hospital program and contributing to the development of child and adolescent services, along with overseeing quality assurance and behavioral health surveys for hospital programs. Over time she advanced into leadership roles that spanned inpatient, crisis, addiction, partial hospital, and outpatient services. Kim uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based work, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies to support clients.
She believes that guiding clients through the issues they identify helps them find healing and move toward being their best possible selves, combining practical skills with compassionate support tailored to each person’s goals.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Cancer
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LPC 37PC00181700
- NPI Number: 1609908060
- License: LPC (New Jersey)
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Flexibility
Kim Erin OConnor commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy, and she often uses motivational interviewing when working with clients. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding practices that can reduce stress and support emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, strengths-based method that helps people explore ambivalence and find internal motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addiction and behavior change.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps shape sessions that feel useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessibility and consistency. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain support during transitions, and follow through on therapeutic work between meetings.
How much experience does Kim Erin OConnor have?
Kim Erin OConnor has 3 years of experience.
Is Kim Erin OConnor a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are listed as NJ LPC 37PC00181700.
In which languages does Kim Erin OConnor provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kim Erin OConnor located?
She is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Kim Erin OConnor as my therapist?
You can work with Kim Erin OConnor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kim Erin OConnor work with international clients?
Kim Erin OConnor does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kim Erin OConnor cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.