Richard O’Connor, PhD, a psychotherapist in private practice in Canaan, Connecticut, and New York City. He is former executive director of the Northwest Center for Family Service and Mental Health and the author of Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior. UndoingDepression.com
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