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Rachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S

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Dr. Rachel O’Neill is an Ohio-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Endorsement. She is a therapist for Talkspace, Core Faculty in the graduate clinical mental health counseling program and co-owner a mental health consultation company that offers professional development workshops, on-site consultation services and program development resources to local mental health agencies. She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health profession.
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Published on: 25 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • 8 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

The Different Types of Gender Identity

Published on: 25 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • Oct 25, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Gender identity is often misunderstood. It’s not the same thing as sexual identity. The simplest way to think…
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Published on: 25 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Gender Identity vs. Gender Expression: What’s the Difference?

Published on: 25 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • Oct 25, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
The difference between gender identity and gender expression can be confusing for some. Many people just lump the…
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Published on: 08 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
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Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: A Complete Guide

Published on: 08 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • Oct 08, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
Updated on 9/13/2022 Mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community (formerly known as the LGBT community before recognizing the…
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Published on: 07 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

Bullying in the LGBTQIA+ Community

Published on: 07 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • Oct 07, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
Bullying is rampant these days. We live in an age of social media where constant scrutiny and the…
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Published on: 06 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Could COVID-19 Be the Thing That Actually Normalizes Mental Healthcare?

Published on: 06 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • Jul 06, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
As the world lives through a pandemic, the experience of anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear, and isolation have become…
the future of mental health
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Published on: 22 Jun 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Future Impacts for Mental Health — What’s Next

Published on: 22 Jun 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • Jun 22, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Over the past several months, individuals across the world have seen unprecedented levels of stress, fear, concern, and…
extreme loneliness
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Published on: 14 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • 4 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Dealing with Extreme Loneliness During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Published on: 14 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • May 14, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
While loneliness is a common human emotion, during the global coronavirus pandemic many of us are feeling acutely,…
coronavirus-grief-complicated-response-disaster
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Published on: 11 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • 4 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Understanding Your 6 Stages of Response to the Coronavirus

Published on: 11 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • May 11, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
You may have been hearing more about anticipatory grief lately. And, yes, for some individuals feelings of grief…
Dr Rachel O'Neill - Therapist Diary
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Published on: 30 Apr 2020
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Diary of a Therapist During the Coronavirus Outbreak: Dr. Rachel O’Neill

Published on: 30 Apr 2020
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • Apr 30, 2020
Diary of a Therapist During the Coronavirus Outbreak is a new series bringing you insight into the daily…
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Published on: 21 Apr 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • 4 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Has the Coronavirus Changed Mental Health Forever?

Published on: 21 Apr 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byRachel O'Neill, Ph.D., LPCC-S
  • Apr 21, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
On a near daily basis, there seems to be a news article detailing the impact of the coronavirus…

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