Kristin O'Brien, LCSW

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Kristin O'Brien, LCSW

Integrative Holistic Therapy. Helping you heal one session at a time; EMDR certified, IFS Informed and DBT. Mind~Body & Soul.

Offering in person in Westport, CT and Teletherapy.

11/19/2025

Very true… EMDR is so helpful in healing PTSD. Powerful 💪💪

11/18/2025

Your value doesn’t diminish just because someone couldn’t see it.
Read that slowly.

Not every person is meant to recognize your heart, your depth, your potential — and that’s okay.
Your worth was never meant to be validated by selective vision.

10/28/2025

💚 Let’s Talk About Green Flags 💚

We often hear about red flags — the warning signs that something isn’t right.
But just as important are the green flags — the signs that show safety, respect, and emotional health. 🌿

10/21/2025

✨ Are you affected by a narcissist?

According to the DSM, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is marked by grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, among other markers.

Common traits:
✨ Controlling
✨ Prone to narcissistic rage.
✨ Craves constant praise
✨ Feels “special” or superior
✨ Lacks empathy & avoids accountability
✨ Exploits or manipulates others
✨ Shows entitlement or arrogance

(Remember: someone can have narcissistic traits without full NPD.)

Protect your peace:
* Grey Rock Method — stay neutral, don’t engage
* Set boundaries
* Create distance when needed
* Accept they won’t change
* Seek support & fill your cup

⚠️ Only a licensed professional can diagnose NPD. Awareness = freedom

✨ Are you suffering from narcissistic abuse? Let’s talk. DM me to book a free fifteen minute consultation.

10/20/2025

✨ Energy Affects Energy ✨

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt the vibe — even before anyone spoke?
That’s energy.
And it’s powerful.

Be mindful! Energy is exchangeable!

We all carry energy within us — through our emotions, our tone, our presence. When we’re anxious, tense, or closed off, that energy can ripple outward. When we’re calm, grounded, and open, it invites others to meet us there.

Energy isn’t invisible magic — it’s connection.
It’s the way your nervous system responds to another person’s.
It’s why some people feel “safe” to be around, and others feel draining.

So before you walk into your next room, conversation, or interaction — take a moment to check in with your own energy.
Ask yourself:

What am I bringing into this space?
And what do I want others to feel from me?

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10/10/2025

happy world mental health day!
today is the perfect day to celebrate the progress you've made, the struggles you've faced, and the mountains you've moved.
if you're early in your healing journey: keep going, keep sharing, and keep fighting. you deserve to feel better and to get help if you're struggling alone. you don't need to do this by yourself 💗

10/02/2025

✨Attachment Styles 101 ✨

We all connect differently—and it usually starts in childhood.

There are four main attachment styles, and each one shapes how we love, communicate, and handle closeness.

Swipe through to learn the basics and get curious about your own style. Awareness is the first step toward healing and healthier connections. 💛

09/18/2025

✨ A recent randomized controlled trial by Miccoli et al. (2024) found that EMDR therapy can significantly reduce symptoms—even when delivered remotely. During the COVID period, many services also turned to online EMDR and reported strong outcomes, further confirming its effectiveness in real-world practice.

The key takeaway: whether in person or remote, EMDR consistently helps people achieve meaningful improvements and greater stability. While some studies were brief or involved smaller groups, the evidence continues to highlight EMDR as a powerful and adaptable approach to healing.

✨DM me to schedule a free 15 minute consultation. For more info, click on the website link in my bio.

09/16/2025

✨ What is your mental health toolbox?

Here are a few simple ways to calm your mind and reconnect with yourself:

• Deep breathing – slow down and notice your breath rising and falling.
• Calming colors – picture your favorite soothing shade washing over you.
• Engage your senses – listen to music, look at the sky, or enjoy a calming scent.
• Time in nature – step outside, feel the fresh air, and ground yourself.
• Notice the moment – look around and really take in the details of your surroundings.
• Take a walk – movement clears the mind and shifts your energy.
• Count to 20 on your fingertips – a quick way to bring focus back.
• Butterfly hugs – cross your arms, tap your shoulders gently, and give yourself comfort.

✨ Your toolbox is unique to you—choose the practices that make you feel supported and safe.

👉 DM me for more info or to book a session.

09/10/2025

✨ EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a therapy that uses gentle eye movements or bilateral stimulation to help your brain process unresolved memories. It’s effective in treating trauma, anxiety, and emotional blocks, and often works faster than traditional therapy. Many describe EMDR as life-changing—like lifting a weight they’ve carried for years.✨DM me for more info or to schedule a session…….

09/05/2025

✨Trauma impacts us in ways we don’t always realize. It can shape how we show up, how we see ourselves, and how safe we feel in the world.

From childhood experiences to attachment wounds, trauma can leave us stuck in cycles of fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. Whether it’s what’s considered a “big T” trauma or a “little t,” both can be equally impactful on the nervous system and our sense of self.

✨ The good news? Healing is possible.
With support, compassion, and the right tools—like EMDR—you can begin to:

✔️ Free yourself from old burdens
✔️ Reconnect with your authentic self
✔️ Build resilience and healthier relationships

Remember: your childhood shaped your story, but it doesn’t have to define your future. You are not broken. You deserved better. And you can break the cycle.

✨ You don’t have to carry these burdens alone. Healing deeply is possible.

👉 DM me to schedule a session. Click on the website link in my bio for more info.

Address

180 Post Road E
Westport, CT
06880

Website

http://www.kristinobrienlcsw.com/

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