Kristopher O'Brien

Kristopher O'Brien is an AASW social worker who helps people feeling isolated, anxious or stuck. He works with adults facing stress, low self-esteem, career change and depression. He also supports clients managing ADHD, navigating life after disaster, and coping with loneliness. He speaks plain language and aims to make first steps feel manageable.

Kris uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He asks about what matters to you and builds small, useful steps to test between meetings. Conversations focus on strengths, problem solving and clearer choices rather than long explanations. He treats each person as their own expert while offering structure when it helps.

He has five years of experience and has worked with people affected by crises and with veterans. That background informs his calm, steady style when helping people recover a sense of direction. He aims to help clients rebuild routines, reduce overwhelm and reconnect with things that matter.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Kris values honesty, curiosity and a non-judgemental tone. He helps people set realistic goals and track progress so change feels tangible rather than vague.

If you are unsure about whether therapy will help, Kris encourages a short first step. He asks about your priorities, explains how he works, and together you can decide what approach to try next.

How approaches like CBT and Narrative Therapy work online

Kristopher uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy to help people manage thoughts, feelings and everyday habits. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviours to reduce anxiety and low mood. Narrative Therapy helps you separate yourself from problems by looking at the stories you tell about your life and finding alternate, more resourceful narratives.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristopher treats this as a collaboration - he will ask about your goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust the plan together if something is not helpful. That way the approach matches your needs and preferences rather than being chosen for you.

Confirm the session formats before you book since the biography does not specify them. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It can also let sessions continue when life circumstances change. Ask about the available formats and scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit into your routine.