- Goal-focused
- Skill building
- Collaborative care
About Kim
Kim Erin OConnor is an LPC in New Jersey who focuses on practical, hands-on therapy. She uses clear talk and structured methods to help people manage anxiety, stress, and life changes. Her approach is straightforward and centered on what each person needs now.
She draws on a range of approaches such as cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to set achievable goals and keep progress moving forward. Psychodynamic ideas may be brought in to understand longer-standing patterns when that helps the work.
Kim has documented experience in settings that included crisis response, outpatient treatment, addiction services, and program management. That background informs how she organizes treatment and follows up on goals. She aims to make sessions concrete and relevant to day-to-day life.
Many referrals and concerns she addresses include panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, and substance use issues. She also supports people facing cancer, hospice and end-of-life questions, and seasonal mood shifts. Sessions blend skills practice, short-term problem solving, and exploration of what keeps problems going.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative, goal-minded process. She encourages clear steps and regular review so the work stays practical. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule time with her.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
CBT, or cognitive behavioral work, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing alternative responses. It is often used for panic, social anxiety, low mood, and stress by teaching concrete skills and exposure steps.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and build tolerance for uncomfortable feelings. It can help people manage panic symptoms and everyday anxiety by offering short exercises to use when stress rises.
Motivational Interviewing concentrates on a person's own reasons for change and helps build motivation. It pairs well with addiction work and behavior change goals by clarifying values and small next steps.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That shared planning helps shape practical session tasks and homework between meetings.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed on the profile. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow stepping into therapy from quieter or more flexible parts of the day, and supports follow-up work such as tracking practice and homework between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, grief, and substance use among other concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, mixing skills practice with short-term problem solving and some exploration of longer patterns.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Her background includes crisis response, outpatient care, addiction services, and program development and management in behavioral health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported and are international clients included?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.