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O’Connor Professional Group (OPG) is a national behavioral health navigation and consulting practice, headquartered in Boston. OPG works with individuals and families struggling with addiction, eating disorders, autism, and additional mental health conditions. Our services include consultations, interventions, treatment placements, family and therapeutic coaching, companions and case management, i

n collaboration with a client’s treatment team. Our services blend therapeutic coaching with accountability and can help clients establish lives in long term recovery.

05/17/2026

There may be nothing more emotionally volatile than a fertility journey, especially in third-party reproduction. The milestones bring joy and relief: a successful transfer, 12 weeks, signed contracts. But even far along, outcomes can change in ways you never expect.

After losing a baby at 36 weeks, I learned a great deal about control: What I thought I could manage, and what I simply couldn’t. What ultimately mattered wasn’t the logistics. It was remembering the end goal: a healthy child, and the ability one day to tell them how deeply they were wanted.

05/13/2026

In this conversation, Diana Clark, JD,MA, brings her empathy and clarity to what many families experience when a loved one is struggling with addiction, mental health, or behavioral challenges. She speaks to the emotional weight families carry and the shift that happens when the focus moves from trying to fix, to learning how to connect in a more effective and compassionate way.

This conversation reflects the work being done at Intent Clinical every day, supporting healthier communication, stronger relationships, and more sustainable pathways to change.

Thank you to Impact Parents for hosting this important discussion.

Watch or listen to the Full Episode Here:
- https://lnkd.in/eHp27Xay
- https://lnkd.in/e2pxPdjy
- https://lnkd.in/ePwZxbdd

05/13/2026

The most overwhelming part of a fertility journey isn’t always the decisions. It’s not knowing what you don’t know. Whether you’re an intended parent navigating surrogacy for the first time or facing IVF again after multiple rounds, setting realistic expectations around timelines, outcomes, and emotions can make all the difference.

05/10/2026

I know the weight of a fertility journey, from reconciling that having children the “natural” way wasn’t possible, to the overwhelming joy of finally bringing a baby home. What many people don’t talk about is how isolating it can feel. When others around you seem to move forward easily. When you have a million questions and no clear answers.

That experience is why I chose to work in this space. Because no one navigating IVF, surrogacy, or third-party reproduction should feel like they’re doing it alone.

- Arden O'Connor | Founder & CEO

05/08/2026

Most people enter a fertility journey focused on one outcome: baby in hand. And of course, that’s the hope. But whether you’re navigating IVF, using an egg or s***m donor, or pursuing surrogacy, there may be setbacks and unexpected turns.

The question becomes not just when you’ll bring your baby home, but how you want to remember the journey that brought them into the world.

05/08/2026

One of the hardest parts of IVF or surrogacy isn’t always the medical process. It’s the coordination. Clinics, agencies, outside doctors, opinions from every direction. Many people describe feeling overwhelmed by how fragmented fertility care can be.

The right guidance, whether through experienced navigators or knowledgeable independent professionals, can help streamline decisions, clarify options, and bring steadiness to a complex process.

05/05/2026

In this episode of Collegial Conversations, host Diana Clark speaks with Dr. Christopher M. Palmer(), a Harvard psychiatrist and leading voice in metabolic psychiatry.

Dr. Palmer shares how his work is reshaping the way we think about psychiatric conditions—through the lens of brain metabolism. From powerful patient stories to emerging research, this conversation explores a new frontier in mental health care.

🔹 What is metabolic psychiatry?
🔹 How ketogenic therapy is being used in clinical settings
🔹 Why some people don’t respond to traditional treatments
🔹 What recovery can really look like

This episode offers both scientific insight and a message of hope for individuals, families, and clinicians alike.

You can watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/4Z6yAwBiEf8

You can learn more about Dr. Palmer’s work, including MH2 and his research on brain energy, at:
https://www.chrispalmermd.com
https://mh2.health
https://brainenergy.com/

05/05/2026

Surrogacy is often described as a marathon, and for good reason. It’s a long process filled with “hurry up and wait” moments, unexpected twists, and emotional highs and lows. Like training for a race, it requires endurance, perspective, and the right emotional tools to stay grounded when setbacks happen. The goal isn’t to sprint, it’s to be prepared for the full journey.

04/23/2026

Most people begin a fertility journey focused on one outcome: baby in hand. But whether you're pursuing IVF, using an egg donor, or navigating surrogacy, the first step isn’t logistics, it’s clarity.

04/08/2026

I’ve spoken with countless highly competent professionals who assumed fertility would be simple: A few calls, a few meetings, and a clear path forward. Instead, they find a fragmented, expensive, emotionally overwhelming process.

My own journey began in my twenties with a leukemia diagnosis. I knew motherhood would look different for me. What I didn’t expect was how confusing and isolating the process of third-party reproduction could feel.

That’s why I founded Intent Clinical. No one should navigate fertility alone. Not emotionally. Not logistically. Not financially.

The goal is baby in hand, but how you get there matters.

- Arden O’Connor | Founder & CEO

Trust is everything, especially during moments of uncertainty. At Intent Clinical, we’re honored to walk alongside famil...
06/11/2025

Trust is everything, especially during moments of uncertainty.

At Intent Clinical, we’re honored to walk alongside families facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s and memory loss. From finding the right care to navigating complex systems, our team is here to offer clarity, compassion, and support when it matters most.

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