Cara Dyson-O'Connor, MA, LPC, Therapist in Exton, Pennsylvania

Specialties:

Aging Caregiving Domestic violence & abuse Emotional abuse Retirement +12

Ages Served

15-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Cara Dyson-O'Connor (She/Her)

Cara Dyson-O’Connor is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years’ experience treating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, emotion regulation issues, stress management and reduction, bipolar disorder, relationship conflicts, and adjustment disorders. She is certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors.

Cara earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University in 2010. She brings extensive experience working with adolescents (ages 15 and up) and adults in a variety of settings including inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, group therapy, and individual outpatient counseling. Cara utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Grief Therapy, and Mindfulness Activities. Her approach is non-judgmental, mindful, and supportive – centered on helping clients recognize their strengths, build effective coping strategies, and strengthen support systems to create lasting change. Cara sees patients via telehealth only.

Cara has a particular passion for supporting caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. Outside of work, Cara enjoys spending time at the beach, caring for her mother who has dementia, and connecting with family and friends.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Aging
Caregiving
Domestic violence & abuse
Emotional abuse
Retirement
Anger issues
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression/feeling down
End-of-life challenges
Grief & loss
Intense mood changes
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sleep issues or insomnia
Stress management

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

West Chester University
Immaculata University

Locations

LifeStance Health
495 Thomas Jones Way
Suite 204
Exton, PA 19341

Get Directions Phone Number

610-477-8819

484-468-1412

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It’s a great experience. Counseling getting in tune with my feelings and emotions. The counselor Mrs. Oconnor was good with helping me understand myself and examine my emotions. This was a tough time due to the loss of my mother.

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