Jeremy O'Conner , LCSW

Jeremy O'Conner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges. He earned a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach in 2005 after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Concordia University, Irvine. He has served as a field instructor and clinical supervisor since 2013 and currently holds a leadership role as Clinical Director at California Youth Services.

Jeremy approaches clinical work with a focus on practical, evidence-informed methods. His primary treatment tools include cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, client-centered methods, and solution-focused strategies, which he adapts to meet each person’s circumstances. He works with clients facing depression, post-traumatic stress, chronic medical conditions, compassion fatigue, and crisis situations, and he often supports those healing from physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Grounded in a belief that people deserve care and respect, Jeremy addresses the interplay of values, core beliefs, and life circumstances that affect well-being and purpose. He also integrates attention to caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, workplace and family dynamics, and issues such as shame, forgiveness, and life purpose. Jeremy is active in his Christian faith and brings that personal commitment to his work where appropriate. He holds the credential LCSW, which identifies him as a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide therapeutic services in California.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Jeremy integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, and it is useful for addressing mood disorders, trauma symptoms, and many day-to-day challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a respectful partnership so clients feel heard and understood while exploring goals and values. Motivational interviewing focuses on strengthening motivation for change and is particularly helpful for substance use concerns, ambivalence about treatment, and making lasting behavioral adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jeremy collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques that fit their situation, adjusting methods over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients build ownership of change and align therapy with what matters most to them.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs and allow ongoing support even when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals, including Jeremy, use these formats to maintain continuity of care and to meet clients where they are in their daily lives.