Tamie O'Neil , LMHC

Tamie O'Neil is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who brings focused, compassionate care to people coping with a wide range of mental health concerns. She has worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, grief, and loss. Tamie has also served as a crisis counselor, helping people who have had thoughts of suicide to meet basic needs, build coping strategies, and connect with a support network.

Tamie’s therapeutic stance is client-centered - she prioritizes meeting clients where they are and building a collaborative relationship that supports personal agency. Together with each person she identifies clear goals and then outlines concrete, achievable steps to reach those goals. Her clinical toolkit draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused approaches, and mindfulness techniques to address patterns of thought, develop practical skills, and strengthen present-moment awareness.

Recognizing that seeking support is an important first step, Tamie focuses on empowering clients to make meaningful changes and to work toward emotional balance. She guides people through practical strategies and compassionate feedback designed to support wellbeing and more satisfying relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tamie draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment in which clients set the pace and priorities for their work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can identify goals and build the motivation to reach them.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people recognize and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, often useful for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges.

Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to strengthen present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Practicing mindfulness can help with stress management, emotional regulation, and improving sleep and concentration.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tamie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds and as circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access support when in-person visits are not feasible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver evidence-informed interventions while tailoring the pace and style to each client.