Dr. Wendy O'Connor

**Please note I am a PSYPACT certified psychologist and can offer teletherapy to clients in 42 states.**

Dr. Wendy O’Connor is a Stanford-trained clinical psychologist dedicated to helping college students navigate the unique academic, social, and personal challenges of the college years.

Drawing on over two decades of experience in private practice, Dr. O’Connor specializes in evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and positive psychology, to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, identity development, and academic pressures.

A recognized leader in college mental health, Dr. O’Connor brings both deep clinical expertise and a warm, collaborative style that resonates with emerging adults. Her work integrates the latest research in developmental psychology and resilience science, helping students not only manage symptoms but also build the skills and self-understanding needed to thrive during their college years and beyond.

Dr. O’Connor’s approach is rooted in the belief that the college experience is both an extraordinary opportunity and a time of profound transition. She partners with students to transform obstacles; whether stress, perfectionism, or uncertainty about the future, into opportunities for growth, wellbeing, and purpose.