Wendy O'Connor
Psychologist, PsyD•Life coach
Rhode Island
Life coaching-Peak performance-Anxiety and stress-Balancing school, work, personal life-Life transitions-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-
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** PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT TAKE INSURANCE**
Dr. Wendy O’Connor is a Stanford-trained Clinical Psychologist. She treats anxiety disorders in tweens, teens, and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has been practicing as a clinical psychologist for the last 15 years, and all sessions are virtual.
Dr. O'Connor received her doctorate in psychology from the Stanford PsyD Consortium and completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Sharp Healthcare in San Diego, California. There she trained in several clinical rotations including the adolescent partial hospitalization program and the adult inpatient and intensive outpatient units.
She uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology to not only help patients manage stress and anxiety but learn exactly how to thrive using the science of happiness. Dr. Wendy uses a strengths-based approach to optimize what is working in each patient's life.
Work and Education
Salt + Slate Wellness, LLC, Positive Psychologist + Life Strategist for Women
East Greenwich Psychology, Clinical Psychologist
Providence Psychology Services, Clinical Psychologist
Palo Alto University-Stanford PsyD Consortium, PsyD, Clinical Psychology, 2008
University of Vermont, BS, Psychology, 2001
Licensure
Rhode Island: PS01145Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Life coaching - Life coaching involves receiving guidance in all aspects of your world. We will take a look at your current lifestyle and explore improvement areas. Identifying and overcoming the obstacles in your way will lead to fulfillment in your life. This may also include wellness coaching and relationship coaching.
Peak performance - Addressing mental barriers to realizing full potential; overcoming performance anxiety and self-doubt to reach personal and professional goals
Anxiety and stress - Become aware of the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and identify the thoughts that trigger your anxiety. Learn effective coping techniques for reducing anxiety and stress. Master your anxiety by challenging your trigger thoughts and live a more peaceful, relaxed life.
Balancing school, work, personal life - Finding balance amidst competing priorities
Life transitions - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Using CBT to incorporate mood-elevating behaviors into daily routine; restructuring and replacing negative thoughts with reality-based thoughts
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Wendy O'Connor is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$250 (45min)
Additional session information
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Client testimonials
"Dr. O’Connor has been an incredible source of support throughout the last 7 years, and I truly look forward to every session we have together. She’s an absolute natural at creating a warm, compassionate, honest, and safe space to work through difficult struggles and bring light to unhealthy ways of thinking. With a perfect blend of wisdom, humor, true listening, and practical ways to improve your life and mindset. I have never left a session without feeling happier, lighter, and more grounded than I was when I went in. Words can’t express how much brilliance is packed into every session with Dr. O’Connor, and I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking to get support or make changes in their life."
- Santa Clara alum • June 2016"My daughter has been working with Dr. O’Connor for over a year. She was suffering with severe anxiety as well as depression. During our very first session she was able to connect with her and within just a few sessions my daughter was already feeling more positive. She worked strategically with her, giving her assignments to work on in-between each visit. She has learned many coping strategies and is back to her usual sunny self! The most important thing to me is that my daughter feels very comfortable talking to Dr. O’Connor, and I am glad that we will have her as part of our support team for any unforeseen obstacles ahead."
- Mother • June 2016Book a Free Initial Consultation
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