Meet Victoria
Owner and Therapist
My name is Victoria and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Dallas, Texas. I'm so glad you are here. I have always been drawn to helping others, and I would be truly honored to be a source of support for you.
About Me
I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree from Austin College (Go Roos!), and graduated from University of North Texas with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. During my graduate internship, I developed a passion for helping women impacted by trauma. I spent over 7 years working as a Women's and Children's Therapist and later as an Assistant Director of Clinical and Professional Services at Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support in Dallas, TX. At Genesis, I received extensive training and served hundreds of women and children survivors of intimate partner violence and trauma. My years at Genesis were incredibly rewarding and really shaped who I am as a therapist.
I opened Sapphire Blooms Counseling in 2026 to continue my passion for supporting survivors of abuse and trauma. I also have a special passion for supporting new parents through the overwhelming transition into parenthood, and helping moms with emotional concerns during pregnancy and postpartum. Through my practice, my goal is to offer glimmers of hope for those who may be feeling the weight of the world.
Outside of my professional role, I enjoy my favorite role as Mom, and I love spending time with my loved ones, being outside in nature, drinking coffee or a chai latte, traveling to new places, rewatching comfort comedy and cooking TV shows (some favorites include The Office, Friends, Parks and Recreation, and Great British Bake Off), Tex-mex and good brunch food, and constantly learning.
Victoria O'Connor, MS, LPC, NCC
Licensure and NPI
Licensed in Texas by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors: #80895
National Provider Identifier (NPI): #1619837424
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Austin College
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of North Texas
Certifications
National Board Certified Counselor (NCC) #1095974
Memberships
American Counseling Association (ACA)
My Approach
Like the sapphire, I believe my clients are strong, resilient, and worthy, just as you are. At the core of my practice is my belief in creating a safe, therapeutic relationship in which to help my clients more fully understand and accept themselves. Relationships can be the source of so much pain, and yet also be a pathway towards healing– there is significant power in sharing your struggle in a safe, non-judgmental space. I am here to support you, hold space for you, help you understand yourself, learn new tools to cope with whatever life keeps throwing at you, and guide you in letting go of the pain of the past so you can start believing in yourself and a future of possibility again.
My approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, and I often incorporate evidence-based trauma therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with children and adolescents. I believe it is essential to first create a safe and collaborative relationship with clients before diving deeper into processing painful experiences. Throughout the therapeutic process, I can help you gain tools to manage stress, understand your trauma responses and triggers, develop more helpful and true beliefs about yourself, and feel more like you again.
In our first session, we will explore your background, talk about your therapy goals and what you are hoping to change, and I will gather some important history so I know how to best help and support you. You can trust that I will meet with you compassion and consistency as we work together towards your healing.
