Jeremy O'Conner, LCSW

Approaches for online healing and practical change

Jeremy often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's own goals and values and relies on listening and empathy to guide progress. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT focuses on simple exercises and experiments that people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, lift mood, or change unhelpful habits.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool he uses to help people clarify their own reasons for change. This method is useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about steps like cutting back on substance use, changing routines, or pursuing different goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jeremy collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and pace. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls let people maintain face-to-face conversation and use visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.