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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Jennifer
Jennifer ONeil, MA LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting concerns, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar management, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, foster and adoption matters, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and related family problems.
She uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people recognize patterns, name difficult emotions, and try small changes that can make daily life more manageable. She blends talking, skills practice, and mindful awareness depending on what each person needs.
Clients can expect focused work on coping strategies, communication skills, and rebuilding routines after loss or disruption. She pays attention to how attachment and early relationships shape current struggles, and she helps people develop more helpful responses to stress. Therapy often includes behavioral experiments, values-based goal setting, and brief mindfulness practices.
The therapist presents herself as collaborative and direct. She helps people set clear goals and track progress over time. Her background supports both short-term problem solving and longer-term work on patterns that keep repeating.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck from worry or avoidance.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. This approach helps people understand relationship patterns and learn different ways of connecting and communicating.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection so people can find their own solutions. It supports work on self-esteem, difficult decisions, and building confidence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, needs, and preferences and help pick or combine methods that fit. She frames this as a collaborative process and checks in about what is and isn’t working over time.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday routine, shorten commute time, and allow for flexible check-ins between other responsibilities. Phone options often use less bandwidth and can work for shorter check-ins, while video can support visual cues and interactive exercises. Ask about session length and format when scheduling to match your practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and parenting concerns, bipolar, ADHD, and related family and caregiving problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach that combines talking, skills practice, and mindful awareness to address patterns and build coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.