Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Nora O'Connor, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 27049
- NPI
- 1477957579
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Nora supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Somatic work
- Trauma informed
About Nora
Nora O'Connor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, LGBTQ+ concerns, life changes, career questions, and self-esteem challenges. Her focus also includes compassion fatigue and relationship patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Nora uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and somatic methods alongside trauma-informed practices. In sessions she helps people notice thoughts and body signals, then practices small changes that fit into everyday routines. She talks through strategies for panic, mood shifts, and managing anger so symptoms feel more manageable.
People often come for support after adoption or foster care experiences, caregiving strain, or when dealing with codependency and isolation. Nora also addresses issues connected to domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and money. Sessions include straightforward skills for starting to feel steadier day to day.
Her work brings together practical problem solving and attention to physical response patterns. That can mean working on coping skills, building routines, or using body-focused exercises to ease tension. Progress is measured by what improves in daily functioning rather than labels or tests.
Nora conducts therapy in English and practices in California. She aims to help people make concrete shifts that fit real life, such as better sleep, calmer reactions at work, or clearer decisions about relationships and career moves.
BHow sessions work
Using CBT, DBT, and Somatic Tools in Remote Work
CBT is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, panic, mood shifts, and problems that repeat at work or in relationships. DBT offers skills for managing strong emotions, handling conflict, and reducing impulsive reactions. It is useful when anger or intense stress gets in the way of daily life. Somatic approaches pay attention to body sensations and movement to relieve tension and reconnect with calm, which can support trauma processing and stress regulation.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, pace, and comfort level. That means trying different tools, checking what helps, and shifting course when needed so the approach matches real life demands.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use approaches like breath and grounding exercises during or between meetings, so practical skills are easier to practice in day-to-day settings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, LGBT issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include trauma-related concerns, caregiver stress, and relationship patterns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed work. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and body responses and trying practical skills between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Nora has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of stress and trauma-related issues. That background informs her focus on practical strategies and somatic tools.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and conducts practice there. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for people located in the therapist's practicing region.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before scheduling a first appointment.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process starts the practical steps for an initial appointment.
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