Dr. Jessica O’Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT #102163) with a PhD in Infant and Early Childhood Development. Her doctoral training emphasizes Infant Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and Reflective Practice.

Dr. Jessica’s clinical areas of focus include working with young children ages 0-5, neurodiverse individuals across the lifespan, and parents of neurodiverse children. Her approach is positive, collaborative, and strength-based supporting families with challenges that arise both at home and in school settings. If your family’s life feels chaotic, disorganized, or dysregulated, Dr. Jessica offers a complimentary 20-minute consultation to explore how she can help.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Jessica enjoys connecting with the broader community through public speaking engagements and interactive workshops throughout the Bay Area. Her presentations blend clinical expertise with real-world insight, making mental health topics approachable, engaging, and practical. Whether speaking to organizations, schools, or community groups, she strives to create inclusive, thoughtful spaces where participants feel empowered and leave with tools they can apply in their everyday lives. 

A message from Dr. Jessica:

“I’m glad you have reached out. I believe that by working through life's everyday ups and downs, it’s possible for everyone to feel good about being themselves. As a therapist, speaker and parent educator, my work is grounded in helping children, parents, families, and communities build resilience, compassion, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. 

In the therapy room, my hope is that clients leave my office feeling better than when they walked in. I enjoy helping people identify and build upon their strengths. In workshops and speaking engagements, I enjoy translating complex mental health topics into practical, relatable tools that can be used in real life. When working with parents, my goal is to empower them with knowledge, confidence, and strategies that strengthen connection, support their children’s emotional development, and foster a more peaceful home environment. I’m here to be helpful.” 

With care- Jessica

To learn more about working with Dr. Jessica or to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation, please send us a Secure Message to connect today.