Melissa O'Neill, Ph.D., LPC, CEDS, CMCC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Pronouns She/Her

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Although Dr. O'Neill is not accepting new counseling clients at this time, she is available for supervision for clinicians seeking to enhance their ED knowledge and practice through the Certified Eating Disorder Specialists credential (CEDS). She also collaborates with the Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance to bring ED education and prevention services to all Alaskans.

 

Dr. Melissa O’Neill is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alaska, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist-Supervisor (CEDS-S), and is Clinical Faculty with Adams State University. 

 

Melissa’s clinical experience ranges from working with individuals and families in the outpatient setting to working with individuals experiencing eating disorders (ED) in inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. She also has experience in assessment, clinical management, outreach, and marketing in the field of ED.

 

Melissa’s clinical philosophy is rooted in existential and relational-cultural theories. She utilizes emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in practice. As a supervisor, she integrates the common factors model and the systems approach to supervision.