Therapists in North Canaan, CT

I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to enter therapy. My intention is to offer a supportive, compassionate, evidence-based model of treatment particular to the goals of the client. Please feel free to contact me or visit my website at www.lisaoneillmft.com if you have any questions on how therapy might benefit you,or your family.

Recovery from substance use is a process that takes time and patience, and everyone’s experience is unique. Together, we will create an individualized plan tailored to your needs and goals while exploring ways to cope with overwhelming emotions, trauma, and any internal conflict you may have. Through modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ego State Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing, we will work together on what is most important to and for you.

Has it started to feel more like you are surviving life instead of living life? When stressors come from so many different directions, your life can start to resemble something you want to retreat from, not something you relish. It’s not surprising that you don’t feel like, or maybe even like yourself, anymore. No wonder you spend more time in your own head – your brain is probably desperately trying to find a way out of all this, a solution. Let me help.

The process of recovering from an addiction to drugs and/ or alcohol is a difficult task, but achievable. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and I use a person-centered approach to motivate, empower, and support clients as they develop and meet their recovery goals. In my clinical sessions, I help clients establish constructive patterns of thinking and behavior. I have helped many individuals with overcoming their addictions, and am passionate about providing them with the tools they need to succeed with a sober lifestyle.

Are you trying to make changes in yourself, your work, your education, or your relationships? Maybe the problem is clear but the solution feels out of reach. Or maybe it’s not quite clear what is out of kilter, but you or they sense change is necessary. Even if there is no owner's manual for change, my life experience as a parent/grandparent, and my varied professional background in mental health, public policy, and academia have convinced me that change can be an enriching part of life. Psychotherapy is a place to explore change openly.

My clients are seeking goal-oriented, short-term, supportive therapy for adults, teens & children, often to address changes in their lives (loss, life changes, family conflict) or because they have a desire to function “happier” and more effectively, Many of my adult clients are experiences life changes related to work, marriage, empty-nesting, return to work or adjusting to retirement. Teens and young adults are often seeking supportive therapy that is aimed at coping with anxiety, depression, college planning stress, and family issues. Many of my younger clients have diagnosed learning differences, ADD/ADHD, or anxiety.

Oftentimes when struggling with addiction, it is easy to feel stuck, lost, and alone. We have all faced obstacles that seem challenging to overcome but are necessary to live our lives to the fullest, and addiction recovery is no different. Together, we will work on understanding the “why” behind your substance use and create treatment goals to cope with any trauma or mental illness you may have, and help get you back to living life to the fullest.

I specialize in mood disorders and anxiety. I've published five books--Undoing Depression is probably the most familiar---on depression, stress, and happiness, My latest, "Rewire," was released August 2014. My approach is basically psychodynamic, with a lot of CBT and mindfulness. I believe that anyone can change--the brain can literally be rewired--but it takes a lot of patience and practice. Most of the people I meet have been battered around by life, and it's left scars--difficulty hoping, difficulty trusting. It's my job to mobilize that hope and trust.

My practice aims to restore each person's innate mental and physical balance. I help people analyze their relationships, find patterns and learn new behaviors and ways of coping. I like to work closely with primary care physicians to optimize each client's total health.Because of my research background, I strive to stay current on evidence-based practice and to use the new findings of brain science to help people overcome mental disorders which can be helped by restoring brain health. I use clinical hypnotherapy to help patients with chronic pain and anxiety as well as for performance. I am also trained in EMDR

Substance use disorders treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. For over 15 years, I have enjoyed working with individuals and families to elicit positive change in their lives. As the Outpatient Services Program Manager at Mountainside treatment center in Chappaqua, I implement Acceptance Commitment Therapy, as well as somatic and experiential therapies to help my clients engage more fully in what gives them a sense of meaning and purposefulness in their lives. I also like to incorporate mindfulness and breathwork through my experience as a yoga teacher.

Have you wondered if Dialectical Behavioral Therapy can be helpful to you? I offer a phone consultation to answer any questions you may have and will be by your side to navigate the process during these challenging times. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults to more effectively regulate emotions, reduce problematic behavior and enhance problem-solving skills. I provide a time-limited, goal directed, and structured treatment to help clients work through their challenges and learn to become their own therapist. Clients often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.