Tara O’Connor is a doctorally prepared (DNP), board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with decades of experience.

My clinical approach is deeply informed by extensive experience as a clinician, educator, and clinical supervisor; ensuring I bring a high level of expertise to every therapeutic relationship.

I am passionate about providing high quality, inclusive, trauma-informed mental health services through medication management and psychotherapy. My practice focus includes anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, supporting parents through the perinatal period and beyond, and providing care to fellow health care providers.

Additionally, I am a weight neutral, health at every size informed, and intuitive eating trained provider. I work with disordered eating concerns, and support parents of children who are struggling with eating disorders.

As your ally, I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds into my practice.

I believe in a therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone to creating space for health, healing, and personal growth. We will collaborate on a whole person approach to your mental health, including whether or not medication management is right for you.

I am so glad you are seeking the help and healing that you deserve. In our work together, you can expect genuine curiosity, care, and support about whatever life struggles you are facing.

I also offer supervision and case consultation to PMHNPs, non-prescribing mental health therapists, and other health care providers.

Professional Degrees:

Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) from MGH Institute of Health Professions, 2008

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Oregon Health & Science University, 2018

Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist- Initial certification in 2008.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Initial certification in 2009.