M Kim O'Connor & Associates

M Kim O'Connor & Associates The Family Practice M Kim O'Connor & Associates is a family-focused therapy practice for everyone. Our goal? Reach out and let's talk.

We’re here to help you make meaningful, lasting changes that bring more joy, connection, and purpose to your life. We do this by offering evidence-based psychotherapy and psycho-educational services for people to learn and practice strategies that promote resilience and persistence so they can live more embodied, joyful and purposeful lives in the face of life’s challenges. Whether you are struggl

ing with anxiety, depression, or other challenges that outpace the ability to cope effectively, we can help by providing the skills and tools necessary to successfully manage life in healthy ways. To help create lasting change in your life so you can flourish.

Pride Month often highlights joy, celebration, and community—and those experiences matter.At the same time, many LGBTQIA...
06/17/2026

Pride Month often highlights joy, celebration, and community—and those experiences matter.

At the same time, many LGBTQIA+ individuals may be carrying grief, trauma, rejection, discrimination, or ongoing stress.

Mental health isn’t all-or-nothing.
You can feel proud of who you are while also acknowledging the challenges you’ve faced.

There is room for both celebration and healing.
This month, we honor the full range of LGBTQIA+ experiences, not just the parts that are easiest to see.

Community

Parenting with depression can feel isolating, but you are far from alone.Depression may affect your energy, patience, or...
06/12/2026

Parenting with depression can feel isolating, but you are far from alone.

Depression may affect your energy, patience, or emotional availability, but it does not define your worth as a parent. Children don’t need perfection. They need reassurance, honesty, and moments of connection, even small ones.

Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. It’s how you protect your relationship with your child and model how to meet life’s challenges with compassion and support.

You are allowed to need help.
You are allowed to rest.
And you are still a good parent. 🤍



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Many LGBTQIA+ individuals learn to “mask” parts of themselves to avoid rejection, judgment, or conflict.While masking ca...
06/10/2026

Many LGBTQIA+ individuals learn to “mask” parts of themselves to avoid rejection, judgment, or conflict.

While masking can sometimes serve as a protective strategy, it can also create feelings of loneliness, anxiety, exhaustion, and disconnection from one’s authentic self.

Therapy can provide a space to explore questions like:

✨ Who am I when I don’t feel the need to perform?
✨ What parts of myself have I learned to hide?
✨ What would authenticity look like in my life?

Pride Month is a reminder that everyone deserves spaces where they can be seen and accepted for who they are.

For LGBTQIA+ youth, family acceptance can be a powerful protective factor.Supportive relationships are associated with l...
06/05/2026

For LGBTQIA+ youth, family acceptance can be a powerful protective factor.

Supportive relationships are associated with lower rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, while also promoting resilience and a stronger sense of belonging.

Acceptance doesn’t require having all the answers.

It can begin with:
💛 Listening with curiosity
💛 Using affirming language
💛 Respecting identities and experiences
💛 Continuing to learn and grow

The message “I love you and I’m here for you” can carry tremendous weight.

🌈 Happy Pride Month 🌈This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, joy, and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community.At ...
06/02/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month 🌈
This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, joy, and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community.

At M Kim O’Connor & Associates, we believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, safe, and supported exactly as they are. Pride is a celebration of authenticity, but it is also a reminder of the ongoing importance of creating spaces where people can show up fully as themselves without fear of judgment.

Whether you are exploring your identity, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking a community that affirms who you are, know that you belong.

This Pride Month and every month, we remain committed to fostering inclusive, compassionate care for all.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Codependency happens when caring for others comes at the cost of caring for yourself. It can manifest as fear of rejecti...
06/02/2026

Codependency happens when caring for others comes at the cost of caring for yourself. It can manifest as fear of rejection, difficulty being alone, enabling behaviors, avoidance of conflict, difficulty setting boundaries, control issues, or a lack of personal identity.

The good news? Change is possible. Healthy relationships balance independence and connection–where you maintain your identity while supporting others.

💡 Tip: Start small by noticing moments where you prioritize someone else’s needs over your own and gently practice setting boundaries.

📩 If you’re struggling with codependency or want guidance building healthier habits, our team can help. Reach out today.

When someone we care about is struggling with anxiety or depression, it can be difficult to know what to say. Often, wel...
05/27/2026

When someone we care about is struggling with anxiety or depression, it can be difficult to know what to say. Often, well-intentioned comments meant to encourage or motivate can unintentionally feel minimizing or invalidating.

Mental health challenges are complex and deeply personal. Offering simple solutions, comparisons, or reassurance that dismisses the intensity of someone’s experience may increase feelings of isolation or self-criticism.

Instead, supportive responses often sound like:
“I’m here for you.”
“That sounds really hard.”
“You don’t have to go through this alone.”

Listening with empathy, validating emotional pain, and encouraging appropriate support can make a meaningful difference in helping someone feel understood and connected.

mentalhealth

A gentle reminder this Mental Health Awareness Month:Your mental health deserves care just as much as your physical heal...
05/22/2026

A gentle reminder this Mental Health Awareness Month:

Your mental health deserves care just as much as your physical health.

It’s okay if you’re not feeling okay. It’s okay to need support. And it’s okay to take up space in your healing without having to justify it.

Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to move through it alone. Reaching out is not a last resort; it’s a form of care.

You are worthy of support, always. We are here for you. Reach out to us today.

✨ Join us for an important community conversation: The Rise in Youth Gambling ✨Hear a moderated panel on gambling warnin...
05/19/2026

✨ Join us for an important community conversation: The Rise in Youth Gambling ✨

Hear a moderated panel on gambling warning signs, prevention, and how to respond for kids, teens & young adults (ages 10-26).

Three members of our practice, Anthony Palombi, LMHC; Genevieve Weber, LMHC, PhD; and Kim O’Connor, LCSW (moderator), will be joined by Monique Tricarico of Underage Gambling Prevention, Student Assistance Services Corp, as panelists for this thoughtful conversation surrounding gambling and youth.

📍 Rye Free Reading Room - In person: 10:30-11:30 AM EST
🖥️ Zoom - 12:00-1:00 PM EST
🗓️ June 8 - Free • Register at link in bio

Protecting youth and supporting families. 💙 We look forward to seeing you.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to raise awareness around passive suicidal ideation, a f...
05/14/2026

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to raise awareness around passive suicidal ideation, a form of emotional distress that is often misunderstood and overlooked in teens and young adults.

Passive suicidal ideation involves thoughts of death, dying, or not wanting to exist, without a specific plan or intent. While it may be described as “less severe,” research and clinical experts emphasize that it is still a serious indicator of distress and can increase risk if left unaddressed.

Warning signs may include withdrawal from friends or activities, persistent hopelessness, noticeable changes in mood or routine, and statements reflecting a desire to disappear or feeling like a burden.

These signs are not something to dismiss or wait out. Early, supportive conversations and professional intervention can play a critical role in safety, healing, and recovery.

If you are concerned about a young person in your life, reaching out for support is an important and appropriate first step.

If you are struggling, you don’t have to carry it alone — support is available, and your life matters. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.

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14 Elm Place Suite 206
Rye, NY
10580

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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