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Hello! I’m Sharon

Holistic Psychotherapist & Coach

As a licensed psychotherapist and ordained Spiritualist minister, I bridge clinical expertise with holistic understanding to create a truly integrative therapeutic experience. My training encompasses traditional psychotherapy alongside energy-based modalities, allowing me to support the full spectrum of your being: mind, body, and spirit.

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How I Work

Integrated Healing

Lasting healing happens when we address more than thoughts and behaviors. I blend traditional psychotherapy with an understanding of energy, intuition, and spiritual connection to support your full wellbeing.

Your Experience Is Your Authority

You are the expert on your own life. I’m here as a compassionate, non-judgmental guide—offering tools and space to help you reconnect with the wisdom already within you.

A Welcoming Space for All Paths

All spiritual paths—and questions—are welcome. I especially enjoy working with those exploring non-traditional or evolving spiritual identities alongside their mental health journey.

Accessible, Compassionate Care

I work remotely with clients across New York State. I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to connect, answer questions, and see if we’re a good fit.

Sharon Kaye O’Connor, holistic psychotherapist in NYC, laughing in a green knit beanie with warm city lights behind her

What You Can Expect

Therapy offers support during difficult times and space to reconnect with your strengths, healing, and joy. It’s a place to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

As a psychotherapist and ordained Spiritualist minister trained in holistic modalities, I honor the mind-body-spirit connection…

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I believe you are the expert in your own experience. I’m here as a compassionate guide, welcoming clients from all spiritual and religious backgrounds—especially those walking non-traditional paths.

New book!

Author of Healing Autistic Burnout

A Neuroaffirming Guide for Connecting with Your Authentic Self, Restoring Your Energy, and Advocating for Your Needs (New Harbinger Publications)

I wrote this book to be a helpful self-care/self-help guide for autistic adults who have ever experienced autistic burnout.

For non-autistic folks who may love, care for, or support an autistic person, this book can provide insight into our lived experiences.

Now available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

Healing Autistic Burnout book cover by autistic therapist Sharon Kaye O’Connor, LCSW, published by New Harbinger

Why Come To Therapy?

Life brings seasons of uncertainty, transition, and challenge and therapy offers a grounded space to navigate them with clarity and support. Here are some areas I frequently work in:

Life Transitions

Career changes, relocations, relationship shifts, identity evolution

Anxiety

Overwhelm, worry, panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety

Spirituality

Finding a spiritual path, integrating spiritual experiences, exploring beliefs, spiritual awakening

Grief and Loss

Processing death, loss of relationships, loss of identity or dreams

Autistic Identity & Burnout

Embracing neurodivergent identity, recovering from burnout

Finding Your Life Path

Purpose, calling, meaning-making, career alignment

In Their Words

Reflections from individuals and families who have worked with Sharon, shared in their own words.

Credentials & Training

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New York State
  • MSW, Hunter College School of Social Work, City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Ordained Spiritualist minister
  • Formal training in Reiki, energy healing, Holotropic/Transformational Breathwork and meditation
  • Author, Healing Autistic Burnout (New Harbinger Publications)
  • Co-author, Academic and Student Affairs in Collaboration: Creating a Culture of Student Success (Routledge, 2016)
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  • Contributing author, ChoosingTherapy

Featured in the Media

Sharon has been quoted as an autism and mental health expert in Salon, Newsweek, Parade, Healthline, Psych Central, Verywell Mind, Parents and more.

Not Sure Where to Start?

You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
If you’re unsure which type of support fits best, we can talk it through and take the next step together.