Irene O'Neill

MSEd, LPC, SEP, NARM Therapist

she/her/hers

Finding a therapist and engaging in therapy requires profound courage. I consider it one of my greatest privileges to accompany clients as they navigate life’s challenges, do the inner work, and explore their deepest desires. Daring to hope for our dreams in a world filled with pain and chaos isn’t easy, but it's often rewarding. I aim to help you cultivate the agency needed for the life you desire. I want you to know that change is possible even when it feels impossible, and it starts from within. I deeply believe that healing and a sense of fulfillment develop from a solid relationship with yourself. Your relationship with yourself can be one of the greatest love stories ever told.

I operate from a strengths-based, non-pathologizing perspective, viewing mental health challenges as healthy responses to trauma or difficult experiences. I focus on present issues rather than delving extensively into the past, helping clients explore how early experiences shape current patterns, leading to meaningful change. I integrate nervous system regulation into my practice, recognizing its role in transforming thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Understanding our biology allows us to work effectively towards lasting change—it’s about biology, not mental weakness.

I have experience and enjoy supporting individuals who are facing:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • PTSD and/or C-PTSD (Complex PTSD)

  • Codependency

  • Self-criticism & low self-esteem

  • Grief

  • Difficulty being alone

  • Shame

  • Boundary setting

  • Intimacy challenges (emotional, sexual, relational)

  • LGBTQIA2S+ exploration and challenges

  • Life transitions

  • Corporate and work-related issues

I believe in our innate ability to heal ourselves given the right conditions, and therapy is a significant step towards creating those conditions. A life-long learner, I remain committed to ongoing training, supervision, and consultation. Drawing from over 25 years of personal development, my mid-life career transition into counseling complements a decade of experience in HR supporting leaders and teams, along with six years as an Executive and Life Coach.

My qualifications include:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (C.24059902024)

  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)

  • Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM) Therapist

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with ICF

  • Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)

Ultimately, therapy is about finding the right fit. If you’re looking for a therapist who values connection, growth, and an integrated approach to healing, let’s explore how we can work together.

Services

Trainings & Certifications

Fees & Payments

Therapy

$200 per 50-minute session

Couples Therapy

$215 per 50-minute session

Payment Options

  • Credit/Debit Cards

  • HSA/FSA Cards

Contact Irene

To become a client you can schedule an introductory consult by phone, text or email:

(614)-450-0678

welcome@rubycounselingohio.com

or fill out the contact form.