Nora O'Connor
she/her
About
Nora
I bring years of experience as a therapist and a calm, grounded presence to my work. I believe that people have a remarkable capacity for growth, healing, and change, even during some of life's most difficult moments. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and accepted exactly as you are.
I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside you to better understand your experiences and find meaningful ways to move forward. I pay attention not only to your thoughts and emotions, but also to how stress, trauma, and life experiences can show up in the body. Together, we'll build awareness, develop practical tools, and strengthen your connection to yourself.
While therapy can involve difficult moments, I also believe in the importance of hope, humor, and finding moments of lightness along the way. Healing doesn't have to happen without laughter, and sometimes those moments can be just as meaningful as the hard work.
I enjoy spending meaningful time with my family, practicing yoga, and being in nature. Whether I'm bird watching, taking a walk, or simply slowing down enough to appreciate the world around me, being outdoors helps me stay grounded and present. I'm naturally curious and enjoy reading, visiting art museums, listening to music, and following women's basketball.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I value creating an affirming and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds and identities can feel safe, respected, and understood. I also have a special passion for supporting people who stutter and helping them navigate the emotional impact of communication challenges.
Nora
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions
Borderline Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
ADHD
Anger
Physical Health
Gender Identity
Substance Use
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Cultural or Racial Identity
Hoarding
Relationship Difficulties
Sex/Intimacy
Sleep or Insomnia
Childhood Challenges
Weight Management
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Autism
Communities
Nora
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
Approaches
Nora
can use
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Smoking Cessation
Motivational Interviewing
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic
Seeking Safety
Psychoanalytic
Schema Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Abstinence-Only Models of Recovery
Somatic Therapies
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Nora
education and experience
- Master's of Social Work, San Francisco State University
- Therapist at addiction treatment inpatient and outpatient programs
- Program Director at Community Health Clinic
- LCSW in Private Practice
Nora
license information