Meet the Therapist
Hello! My name is Kelly O’Connor and I am the owner of WishTree Therapy. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A). I graduated from Seattle University with my Master’s Degree in School Counseling in 2020, and spent three years counseling in schools prior to opening my practice. I have over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages in many different settings, including therapy, childcare, student teaching, camp counseling, and coaching. I am particularly passionate about serving traditionally underserved youth, such as youth of color, queer youth, and youth with disabilities. My practice is trauma-informed, and I have extensive experience in non-violent crisis intervention and behavior management.
Know What to Expect
Starting therapy can be scary. As a counselor, my goal is to make the healing process as accessible and enjoyable as possible. Youth voices are often silenced, shut down, or misunderstood. Here, you will be heard! Expression is more than just talking—together we will build a safe, creative space for you or your child to process trauma, explore identity, practice social-emotional skills and more. WishTree is a person-centered, strengths-based practice that utilizes various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, roleplay, and art.