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Nora O'Connor

LCSW

Nora O'Connor , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Nora

Nora O'Connor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, addiction recovery, LGBTQ+ concerns, disability-related stressors, relationship dynamics, career transitions, and efforts to build greater self-esteem. Her practice also addresses caregiving strain, codependency, trauma, and a range of mood and life-purpose struggles.

Nora draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed practices to create grounded, practical interventions that fit each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, while somatic work attends to how the body holds stress and trauma. These approaches are used together to support recovery from addiction, reduce panic and chronic worry, and improve emotional regulation and self-compassion.

She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and maintains a somatic practice that enables focused attention on embodied healing. Nora aims to collaborate with individuals to clarify goals, develop coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaching practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, panic, and stress management.

Somatic Therapy emphasizes awareness of bodily sensations and how stress or trauma can be stored in the body. By combining movement, breath, and attention to physical experience, somatic work can support regulation, trauma recovery, and relief from chronic tension.

Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings. It can help reduce rumination, improve emotional tolerance, and strengthen self-compassion.

Nora O'Connor approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Selecting an approach is part of the therapeutic process, and adjustments are made over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals and therapists. Sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life and to access support across different settings. These options allow therapeutic work to continue despite geographic or scheduling barriers while preserving the adaptability of evidence-based approaches.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nora O'Connor have?

Nora O'Connor has 15 years of experience.

Is Nora O'Connor a licensed therapist?

Yes. Nora O'Connor holds the LCSW credential, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as CA LCSW 27049.

In which languages does Nora O'Connor provide therapy?

Nora O'Connor provides therapy in English.

Where is Nora O'Connor located?

Nora O'Connor is located in California.

How can I work with Nora O'Connor as my therapist?

Work with Nora O'Connor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nora O'Connor work with international clients?

Nora O'Connor does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nora O'Connor cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Anger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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