Bio

Katie O’Connor, MS, LMFT, LPC, ATR, PMH-C is a Couples and Family Therapist who helps moms and dads suffering from perinatal mood disorders. She holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) credential issued by Postpartum Support International, and specializes in effective, evidence-based treatments including CBT, EMDR, and SFBT. She takes a collaborative approach to healing and relationships. Her practice focuses on solutions and, as a result, individuals and their families often see improvements as quickly as 6 to 8 sessions.

In addition, Katie offers a holistic approach to mental health through the use of mindfulness, creativity, couple’s support, collaboration with other providers, and family involvement as desired. The set of skills that sets Katie apart and compliments the evidence based treatments she provides, is her background in Art Therapy. This creative approach is not mandatory, and is available when it’s a good fit for the client.

Katie is the Secretary and a Volunteer Coordinator on the helpline for Postpartum Support International – Wisconsin Chapter, member of Postpartum Support International and the American Marriage and Family Therapy Association, has an Attachment Certificate, has training in EMDR for Perinatal Trauma, Loss and Recovery, and received her PMH-C in 2019.

Lived experiences

Mother

Specialties

Anxiety

Perinatal Anxiety

Depression

Perinatal Depression

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Psychosis

Perinatal Loss

LGBTQIA+

Birth trauma / PTSD

Couples Therapy

OCD

Single Parents

Trauma

Abuse

Location

Milwaukee, WI, 53202

Hours of operation

Mon-Thurs 8-4

Treatment methods

Talk therapy/cognitive behavioral, EMDR, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Art Therapy

Consults

Phone

Virtual

Remote

Office

Child friendly space

Yes