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Jeremy O'Conner, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jeremy

Jeremy O'Conner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who brings two decades of professional experience to his counseling practice.

Background and approach

He works with people facing a wide spectrum of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family issues, parenting and fatherhood challenges, chronic illness and pain, compassion fatigue, and workplace or career difficulties. Jeremy also addresses matters such as self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, and financial or life-purpose questions.

His approach emphasizes collaboration and practical support, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. Jeremy aims to help clients clarify values, reorganize unhelpful patterns, and regain a sense of agency after loss, injury, or overwhelming life transitions.

With a background in clinical leadership and supervision, he combines clinical knowledge with a grounded, compassionate stance to help people move toward workable change. Jeremy holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.

He welcomes conversations about challenges ranging from post-traumatic stress and social anxiety to caregiver stress and end-of-life concerns, using a flexible mix of evidence-informed tools to match each person’s needs.

Integrating Internal Parts and Practical Strategies Online

Jeremy often draws on Internal Family Systems to help clients explore inner parts and how those parts influence emotions and behavior; this approach can be useful for people coping with trauma, shame, or persistent anxiety. He also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns, which can aid with mood disorders, stress, and problem-focused change. Client-centered work is woven through these methods to ensure sessions remain grounded in the client’s values and preferences, offering acceptance and collaborative problem solving.

Finding the right combination of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess goals, try methods that fit the issue at hand, and adjust the plan over time based on what proves most helpful. This collaborative stance aims to align therapeutic tools with personal priorities rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to attend regularly around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations, and allow clients to use the formats that best match their needs for reflection, real-time interaction, or brief check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jeremy commonly address?
He supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, chronic illness and pain, compassion fatigue, and related challenges.
What kind of therapy style can I expect?
His style is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with structured approaches to build coping skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of experience in social work and clinical practice, including roles in supervision and clinical leadership.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Jeremy is a licensed clinical social worker, CA LCSW 26485, and practices in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English