Kim Erin OConnor is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey.
01About Kim
Kim Erin OConnor is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey. She uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and addictions. She blends short-term, goal-focused techniques with deeper talk therapy.
That means clients may work on skills to reduce panic or social anxiety while also looking at patterns that keep problems coming back. Kim also uses motivational interviewing to support people ready to change behaviors related to substance use or caregiving strain.
Background and approach
Her work often addresses life transitions and caregiver stress, including concerns tied to cancer, hospice, and end-of-life situations. She is familiar with issues that come with co-occurring conditions and seasonal mood shifts, and she helps people find practical steps to cope with anger and compassion fatigue. Sessions usually focus on clear, manageable goals and small, testable changes.
Kim mixes mindfulness practices with cognitive tools so people can notice unhelpful thoughts and choose different responses. She also uses solution-focused strategies when someone needs fast, practical ways to move forward. Kim draws on three years of professional experience as an LPC in New Jersey.
She offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
02Credentials
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00181700 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1609908060 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kim lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Kim names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Kim names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice stress and strong emotions without reacting automatically. It can reduce rumination and make daily worries easier to manage through simple breathing and attention exercises. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, panic, social fears, and low mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on motivation and small steps for change; it is often used when someone is weighing choices about substance use or caregiving actions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns and goals, then suggest methods to try. Together you can adjust techniques and pace so the work matches what you need and what feels doable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets you work face to face from anywhere, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or treatment for medical issues while still focusing on practical progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Kim address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and related struggles like panic attacks and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work to match short- and longer-term needs.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and uses a blend of practical and exploratory approaches in sessions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LPC in New Jersey and provides services tailored to that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can pick the format that fits their routine.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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