Jamie OConnor, LCSW

Jamie OConnor is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 13 years of experience. She focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Her approach is practical and respectful, and she aims to make each conversation feel direct and useful.

She uses several therapy styles to match what each person needs. Sessions may draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, and client-centered listening. Jamie adapts language and exercises so they fit everyday life rather than sounding clinical.

Many people come for help with family and relationship problems, blended family adjustments, or challenges tied to adoption and attachment. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and struggles with body image or eating and sleeping patterns. ADHD and career stress are part of her caseload as well.

In typical sessions she emphasizes clear communication and practical steps - for example, trying a short behavioral exercise, noticing patterns in thinking, or practicing brief mindfulness techniques. She works collaboratively to set goals and track small changes over time.

Jamie encourages people to name what matters to them and to take gradual action toward it. Her style is steady and compassionate, aimed at helping clients find manageable ways to cope and move forward.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and name their values, then take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and commitment or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and testing small changes to see what helps. It is often helpful for anxiety, sleep or eating problems, and mood difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client's pace; it helps people feel heard and gain clarity about what they want.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they try approaches and adjust direction based on how the client responds, so therapy feels collaborative rather than prescriptive.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also gives flexibility for people in different locations, including international clients, but check which session formats the therapist offers at the time of scheduling.