Dr. Allyson O'Connor

Therapist

30 years of experience

Virtual
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Allyson O’Connor brings warmth, compassion, and deep clinical expertise to her work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, she provides trauma-informed, strengths-based person-centered care grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

My approach to therapy

Dr. O’Connor understands that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and she’s here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Whether you're navigating a crisis, processing trauma, or seeking personal growth, her goal is to create a safe and empowering space where healing can begin.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect their first session with Dr. O’Connor to be warm, supportive, and judgment-free. The initial appointment focuses on getting to know you, understanding your concerns, and discussing goals for therapy. Dr. O’Connor will ask questions about personal history, current challenges, and emotional well-being to help create a personalized approach to care. You are also encouraged to ask questions and share what you hope to gain from therapy as we begin building a comfortable, trusting relationship.

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Woman
My style is
Solution Oriented, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
30 years of experience
Training
MSW (Master of Social Work) at Tulane University, Other - Doctorate at Tulane University
License type
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Louisiana)
Licensed in
Louisiana
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
More specialties
Substance use / addiction, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
Therapy methods
Multidimensional Family, Strategic Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Structural Family, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Relational, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Seeking Safety, Play, Narrative Therapy, Jungian, Somatic, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoanalytic, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Parent Management Training (PMT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Exposure Response Prevention, Brief Dynamic, Humanistic, Gestalt, Behavior Modification, Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Behavioral, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Experiential, Behavior Management, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Attachment Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Care types
Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
Ages served
Children, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
Languages
English