I am deeply committed to clinical excellence as well as a strong belief for growth for my clients and turning their despair to hope.

I believe that everyone has the potential to change and grow. Recovering from substance abuse or addiction is a unique experience, which requires specialized treatment and understanding. In my experience, treating everyone in the same way leads to many people feeling unheard and discarded. Every person is an individual, suffering from problems specific to his/her life experience. We will work together to address your unique needs, in a safe and caring environment.

Everyone has times in their lives when stress is overwhelming. At these times, talking with a skilled, compassionate psychotherapist can help you increase your self-understanding and ability to cope with and change what keeps you from feeling like yourself and from moving in a positive direction.

Welcome! Wouldn't it be nice if you could remove stress from your relationships and have peace and understanding? As a licensed marriage and family therapist my focus is on strengthening the family unit. This is done by meeting with individuals and sometimes whole families. Family therapy emphasizes each family member's unique and important role in the family, improving relationships and building a strong supportive family unit. Assisting you to achieve these goals at your own pace can bring positive change in relationship interactions.

Life is not easy... its complicated, involved and can put you in a tail spin before you even realize it. You can't control the road but you can get ready for its bumps. With the right tools and mindset you can get through anything. Knowing you are not alone and having support, insight and a plan can get you to where you want to be. Whether its depression, anxiety, illness, family or dealing with a hostile world that has you stuck we can get you moving again.

"What hurts the most is pretending it doesn't." Reaching out to others for help is never easy, going it alone is even harder. Life sometimes provides us with demands, challenges and obstacles that sometimes can become overwhelming. Do you have a rough time at school, tired of arguing with your parents. Are you struggling with relationships, going through a breakup/divorce. Maybe your suffering from anxiety, stress or depression. While creating a supportive environment we can work together on building a solid foundation and begin to change how you see others, how you see circumstances and more importantly how you see yourself.

As an Adjunct Professor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than 18 years experience, I believe the best way to conduct therapy is through understanding the relationship you have with yourself first. This relationship then translates to happier connections with others including parents, spouse, partner, co-workers, and co-dependent relations including various addictions. By improving your relationships in all aspects of your life, you will see results in decreasing your anxieties and depression. Located in Torrington (glass building). Accepting HUSKY, BCBS, etc.

Welcome! I am so happy you are here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 9 years of experience working with diverse populations throughout Connecticut. My expertise lies in working with individuals and families who are trying to improve their lives through a better self understanding and better communication with the important people in your life. If stress, negative thinking, worry, anxiety and anger tend to get in the way of you feeling at peace, I am here to help you navigate your way to a happier and healthier life.

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.

Therapy can be an effective treatment for many of life's difficulties. But in order to reap its benefits it is important to choose the right therapist- someone you trust who makes you feel cared for and has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life. The therapists at Tides of Mind Counseling are experienced in many treatment modalities, they are down-to-earth and easy to relate to. They have been trained to create a psychic space in which you feel safe, "held" and supported, a vital element to effective therapy.

Tides of Mind Counseling is among Connecticut's top counseling centers dedicated to providing excellence in mental health care. Our offices are located in Waterbury & Torrington where our licensed professionals work extensively with you to manage life's challenges, promote healthy relationships and encourage inner healing. Tides of Mind is unlike the common "counseling clinic" in that we offer creative & holistic therapeutic techniques in an office that is private, relaxing and has a spa-like feel. Our therapists work very hard to provide a holistic approach to treatment and ensure that you feel supported throughout all aspects of life.

Tides of Mind Counseling is among Connecticut's top counseling centers dedicated to providing excellence in mental healthcare. Our offices are located throughout CT where our licensed professionals work extensively with you to manage life's challenges, promote healthy relationships and encourage inner healing. Tides of Mind is unlike the common "counseling clinic" in that we offer creative & holistic therapeutic techniques in an office that is private, relaxing and has a spa-like feel. Our therapists provide a holistic approach to treatment and ensure that you feel supported and empowered throughout all aspects of life.

My lifelong passion is empowering others to maximize opportunities develop skills and achieve their personal potential. I am a generalist practitioner who works with individuals in all stages of life, and my therapeutic process is rooted in providing a warm, open and honest environment.

While I provide individual, couples and family work for all people, my special interest is to support minority populations. My primary expertise is providing counseling and supportive services for the LGBTQIA+ community. As human beings, we all struggle with feelings of not being good enough, important enough, lovable or able to love. These feelings embed themselves very early in life producing defense mechanisms that, although no longer needed, continue to operate below the surface; wreaking havoc on life, relationships and personal success. The battle is often a daily one; sometimes minute by minute. Don't suffer alone.

I am committed to creating a caring, accepting and non-judgmental environment in which clients feel understood, valued, and safe to open up, explore and express their thoughts and feelings. I work with symptoms of anxiety disorders including panic, OCD and phobias using the most effective evidence-based, shorter-term cognitive behavioral and mindfulness based therapies which help reduce acute symptoms within weeks. For people seeking to overcome longer term depression, anger, low self-esteem and self-defeating habits that keep them from living life more fully, I use longer term insight-oriented psychotherapy.

Sometimes it can feel as if our thoughts are overtaking us, sending us down a negative spiral. In these moments it can be difficult to think clearly, feel connected to our bodies, or even to take a deep breath. We start to panic, realizing that we are spiraling downwards, which often leads to more panic. This negative spiral does not just live in our minds, but also impacts our everyday lives; we can experience difficulty sleeping, managing stress, balancing work and leisure, changed eating habits and withdrawal from social activities, among other things. Escaping this cycle might feel impossible, but it does not need to be.

Are you feeling stuck? Unhappy but you can't figure out why? Or you know why but you don't know what to do about it? Making bad choices? Frozen with worry or sadness? Do you have another concern for which you think you might need help? If I have the honor of meeting you, please know I will value you as an individual with your own unique gifts and needs. Together we will determine whether or not we are a good match, and you can count on my honesty.

I believe that inherent in most human beings is the desire to strive for a life of harmony, satisfying relationships, and a sense of accomplishment. When we are confronted with challenging times, these goals may seem unattainable and we feel unrest, disconnected, desperate. Our childhood experiences further shape how we may respond to these challenges, and unresolved issues from our past begin to catch up with us influencing our lives and relationships. Using techniques tailored to your personal situation and needs, let me assist you as you begin your journey towards self-discovery, relationship empowerment and a sense of resolve!