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Jennifer ONeil, LMHC

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Jennifer

Jennifer ONeil is a licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of clinical experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She frames treatment around individual goals and practical skills, helping clients cultivate resilience, greater self-understanding, and clearer coping strategies for persistent emotional and interpersonal struggles. Her practice weaves evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness with attachment-informed and client-centered perspectives.

This blend supports exploration of relationship patterns, self-esteem, eating and intimacy-related concerns, and complex stressors like caregiver fatigue, chronic illness, bereavement, and changes in family structure. Jennifer emphasizes compassion, collaborative problem solving, and tailored pacing so each person can build sustainable tools.

Based in Massachusetts and credentialed as an LMHC (MA LMHC LMHC12713), she offers therapy in English through multiple remote formats. Prospective clients are encouraged to begin with a short matching questionnaire to find whether her style and availability align with their needs.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages identifying personal values and taking committed action toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings; this approach can help with anxiety, depression, and navigating major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing behavioral changes to reduce symptoms of stress, mood problems, and trauma-related reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which supports emotion regulation, reduces rumination, and can complement cognitive work.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of approaches best matches their goals, preferences, and the nature of their concerns, adjusting the plan as progress and feedback emerge.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These remote options make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and family problems, eating-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and attachment-informed work to build coping skills and insight.
What level of experience does this therapist have?
She brings 16 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts with the credential MA LMHC LMHC12713.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English