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Nora O'Connor, LCSW

LCSW supporting stress anxiety and recovery
  • CBT and somatic support
  • LGBT support
  • Addiction recovery guidance

About Nora O'Connor

Nora O'Connor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, LGBTQ concerns, life changes, relationship challenges, career transitions, and self-esteem work. Her practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with somatic awareness and trauma-informed perspective to address both thought patterns and bodily experience, offering a rounded approach to emotional and behavioral challenges.

Nora brings attention to practical skills and body-based noticing, helping individuals develop tools for managing intense emotions, navigating recovery, and making meaningful life changes. She maintains a somatic practice that complements her psychotherapy work, integrating awareness of physical sensations alongside talk-based interventions. As an LCSW, Nora holds the credential of Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provides clinical social work in California.

Her style is collaborative and individualized, matching therapeutic methods to each person’s goals and circumstances while drawing on evidence-informed techniques to support coping, resilience, and clearer decision making.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

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 credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are 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?

Nora O'Connor offers therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and 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, individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Nora uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Somatic Therapy in her work brings attention to bodily sensations and the physical side of emotional experience, offering tools to notice and regulate tension and stress responses. Mindfulness Therapy supports the cultivation of present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention, which can help reduce reactivity and improve coping with worry and persistent stressors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Nora works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may blend approaches over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to create a tailored plan that fits the individual.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increase flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to schedule consistent sessions and maintain continuity of care. These formats allow for regular therapeutic contact and adaptable pacing, so people can engage in treatment in ways that suit their daily lives and comfort levels.

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