Darcie O’Connor, MA, LPC, NCC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals through healing, growth, and meaningful change. I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and client-centered care. I bring 15 years of experience in healthcare settings, beginning my career as a Registered Dental Hygienist, where I cultivated a strong passion for patient-centered care and building trusting, compassionate relationships with the individuals I served.

My Behavioral Health clinical experience began in 2022. I have consistently worked in the areas of addiction recovery, mental health, and trauma treatment within PHP and IOP settings. My work has included providing individual counseling as well as facilitating group therapy and offering couples and family counseling. Through these experiences, I have supported clients in navigating recovery, processing trauma and life experiences, developing healthy coping skills, strengthening relationships, and building meaningful, sustainable pathways toward healing and wellness.

In 2024, I completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and continue advanced training toward EMDR certificate.

Apart from my counseling work, in 2016, after experiencing the transformative benefits of Pranic Healing in my own life, I took the required courses and became a Pranic Healer so that I could share this practice and support others on their own healing journeys. I am currently working on my Associate Certificate in Pranic Healing.

My Therapeutic Approach

I blend evidence-based clinical modalities with practical, everyday tools to support your mind and body:

  • Trauma Reprocessing (EMDR): Helping your brain reprocess painful past experiences so they feel less intense and more manageable over time.

  • Neuroscience-Informed Care: Understanding how your nervous system responds to stress, using simple tools to help your body feel regulated, grounded, and safe.

  • Emotional Regulation (DBT Skills): Providing actionable strategies to help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

  • Psychological Flexibility (ACT): Making space for difficult thoughts and emotions while keeping you moving toward the life you want.

  • Mindset Shifting (CBT): Identifying and gently rewiring unhelpful thought patterns.

Areas of Specialization

My practice is deeply inclusive, affirming, and specialized to support:

  • Trauma Survivors: Helping you process difficult past events so you don't have to carry the weight alone.

  • Addiction Recovery: Walking alongside you through the unique waves of navigating long-term recovery.

  • The LGBTQIA+ Community: Providing a genuinely safe, affirming space tailored to your lived experiences.

  • Healthcare Providers/Helping Professions: Supporting healthcare providers who carry the emotional demands of caring for others while navigating broken and demanding systems, offering a space to heal from burnout, compassion fatigue, and the cumulative impact of their work.

  • Neurodivergent Individuals: Supporting ADHD, autistic, and otherwise neurodivergent minds towards thriving in a neurotypical society.

Pranic Healing

In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also offer holistic, integrative services to support healing on multiple levels. One of these is Pranic Healing, a gentle, no-touch, energy-based approach that works with the body’s natural energy system—often referred to as “prana,” or life force.

Pranic Healing is designed to support the physical, emotional, and psychological body by helping to clear and balance energy. It can be helpful for a wide range of concerns, from stress and emotional overwhelm to more chronic or long-standing challenges. Many people find it deeply relaxing and grounding, while also supporting their overall sense of well-being.

You can choose to integrate Pranic Healing into your therapy work with me, where it can complement and deepen the healing process alongside approaches I mentioned. It can also be offered as a standalone service if you’re specifically looking for a holistic or energy-based experience.

My goal is to meet you where you are and offer options that support your healing in a way that feels aligned, comfortable, and meaningful to you.

Ready to Talk?

Send us a quick note, and we’ll set up a time to chat about how we can help.