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Connor O'Shea, LPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationKansas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Connor

Connor O'Shea is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Kansas who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

He works from a collaborative stance, meeting clients where they are and shaping conversations and treatment plans around each person's particular concerns and goals. With five years of professional experience, he draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to help clients build insight, skills, and new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Connor emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work and aims to empower clients as they pursue meaningful change. He is comfortable addressing related issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image and eating concerns, communication and commitment challenges, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.

Sessions are tailored to individual needs, combining practical strategies and deeper exploration to support lasting growth and improved functioning.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care

Connor blends Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients explore internal parts and build a more flexible relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings. Internal Family Systems offers a way to notice and dialogue with the different parts of oneself that carry emotions and burdens, which can be useful for trauma, shame, and identity-related struggles. ACT focuses on values-based action and acceptance strategies to reduce the control struggle with unwanted thoughts and emotions, supporting work with anxiety, depression, and motivation.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with clients to assess goals, preferences, and symptoms, and may adapt techniques from these models or add other evidence-informed strategies to fit the individual's needs. This allows for both skill-building and deeper emotional processing as appropriate.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options let clients fit therapy into busy schedules, check in between appointments, and receive care from wherever they are located in Kansas. Licensed professionals can guide clients through selecting the formats that best support their progress and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist work with?
Connor works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. He also addresses related areas like attachment, body image, eating-related issues, and feelings of isolation.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
He takes a collaborative, compassionate approach that blends practical skills and deeper exploration. Sessions are tailored to each client's needs and may include behavioral strategies as well as relational and emotion-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with clients on a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Connor holds the LPC credential and is licensed with CO LPC 0018154 and MO LPC 2025003307. He practices from Kansas.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
He provides a variety of remote session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payment structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Trauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Kansas, Colorado, Missouri

Languages

English