Dr. Melanie O'Neill
The Struggle is Real--Twice
Our bodies get into habits when it comes to managing stress. Some of those habits are programmed into our DNA before we're even born. ...
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Board Certified in Biofeedback
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Dr. Melanie O'Neill
- Apr 26, 2018
- 1 min
Emotional Endurance
We can't avoid the ups and downs in life, but we can develop stamina for navigating them. Much of what interferes with maintaining inner...
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Dr. Melanie O'Neill
- Apr 23, 2018
- 2 min
Never Waste Your Pain
When we encounter something difficult in our lives, we naturally go into fix-it mode--whether the pain is physical or emotional, our...
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Dr. Melanie O'Neill
- Apr 21, 2018
- 1 min
When Forgiveness Isn't Possible
Some damage is irreparable. Trust may be shattered, a sense of safety destroyed, or hope becomes too dangerous to keep alive. We treat...
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Dr. Melanie O'Neill
- Apr 19, 2018
- 2 min
Antidepressants and Women
Medications are an important part of mental health treatment for many patients. The New York Times recently published an article about...
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Dr. Melanie O'Neill
- Apr 17, 2018
- 1 min
The Gift of Empathy
As a psychologist, I am consistently in awe of my patients’ lives. Their stories of grief and resilience, hope and fear, anger and...
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Dr. Melanie O'Neill
- Apr 17, 2018
- 1 min
What's my Ikigai?
Ikigai ( 生き甲斐 ) is a Japanese concept meaning "life purpose"-- and it involves more than just knowing what you're good at. The Role of...
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