- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Jennifer
Jennifer ONeil is an LMHC with 16 years of clinical experience based in Massachusetts. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. Jennifer also addresses issues such as self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Jennifer focuses on practical, understandable skills. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and build routines that make daily life easier. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Clients can expect clear options for managing symptoms and making small changes that add up.
Her background includes many years of direct client work across a range of concerns. She draws on methods that emphasize values, present-moment awareness, and examining patterns formed in relationships. Jennifer uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance-based work, attachment-focused thinking, and mindfulness exercises.
In conversation she attends to how past relationships affect present reactions. That can include abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, blended family dynamics, and attachment issues. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer, and major life disruptions.
Sessions tend to center on clear goals and small, doable steps. Jennifer helps people weigh options about work, parenting, and intimate relationships. She makes space for grief, difficult memories, and practical problem solving around money, jobs, and study pressures.
Clients looking for help after university, when starting a first job, or during big life changes often find a focus on realistic steps and skill building. The approach is aimed at increasing day-to-day functioning and improving how people relate to themselves and others.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking purposeful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present; it can help with decisions about work, relationships, and direction after school. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of what matters day to day.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a few methods, and adjust what they do based on what helps in real life. Expect practical planning together and regular check-ins about what feels useful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work schedules, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins during transitions like moving or starting a new job. It also makes it simpler to use breathwork, guided exercises, and values worksheets during a meeting without needing to travel.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-focused thinking, client-centered conversation, and mindfulness practice to create practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Massachusetts.
Can I book sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to make sure the format fits your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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