Meet Melissa O’Connor, LCSW, PMH-C
Welcome to Melissa O’Connor Counseling!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience in the mental health field. I received my Master’s In Social Work Degree from Loyola University Chicago after spending a few years in Corporate America.
I am passionate about helping others through difficult and challenging times.
During our work together I will approach you with acceptance, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
I believe everyone is capable of change.
I will start wherever you are comfortable.
My office is a safe place to make sense of what is going on in your life. Together we will clarify your goals, identify obstacles, and find ways to overcome them.
My approach relies on encouraging honesty, trust, acceptance, and safety.
I use a strength-based approach combined with empathy, lightness, and humor (when appropriate) to help you gain insight and skills to change.
I draw from principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing and am client centered and strengths based.
I am certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and have completed the Mental Health Professional Training through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. I have personal experience navigating IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss and the field of Reproductive Immunology.
I also incorporate the powerful research by Brené Brown on courage, shame, empathy and vulnerability in my work with clients.
