Kerry O’Connor
LCSW
She/Her
Pro Neuro Counseling
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ConnecticutMaineNew JerseyPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaVermontVirginia
At a glance
Services Provided
Individual Therapy
Ages Served
Adults (18+)
Languages Spoken
English
Fees & insurance
About this provider
Clients I Work With
I work with neurodivergent adults navigating things like burnout, masking, depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship stress and chronic illness including EDS, POTS and MCAS. Many of the people I work with are late-diagnosed or questioning whether they may be autistic and/or ADHD, and are trying to untangle years of feeling misunderstood, “too much,” or disconnected from their own needs. I often help clients explore patterns like rumination, perfectionism, people-pleasing, rejection sensitivity, shame, and chronic self-criticism while building more sustainable ways of coping and relating to themselves. I also support clients in navigating sensory needs, boundaries, identity exploration, burnout recovery, and the emotional impact of living in systems that were not designed with neurodivergent people in mind.
Approach
My approach is neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in authenticity. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you do not have to perform, mask, or explain your humanity. Sessions with me are warm, conversational, supportive, and gently challenging when needed. I value creating an environment where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and understood without judgment.I view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in curiosity, connection, and helping clients build lives that feel more sustainable, authentic, and aligned with who they truly are.
Beliefs & Lived Experience
I have lived experience as an AuDHD individual, Survivor of Complex PTSD, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Being neurodivergent and chronically ill allows for me to have a deeper level of empathy & understanding for clients living with similar conditions and neurotypes.
Specialties & approaches
Specialties
ADHDAnxietyAutismChronic Pain and IllnessDepressionDisabilityTrauma & PTSD
Therapy approaches
Compassion Focused TherapyDialectical Behavior (DBT)Family Systems TherapyHumanistic TherapyNarrative TherapyRelational Therapy
Specialized Experience
Neurodiversity-affirming
Fees & insurance
Payment Accepted
Private Pay (Superbills Not Provided)