Joanne O'Neil
The Moonrise Sanctuary
Joanne O’Neil has over 40 years of experience as a practicing psychotherapist. Her work is grounded in dynamic psychotherapy and informed by an integrated framework that includes certification in Psychosynthesis, spiritual and transpersonal inquiry, insight dialogue, contemplative practice, contemporary neuroscience discoveries, subtle
anatomy energetics, and 35 years of study in clinical Western herbalism. Together, these areas support a holistic understanding of emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.
Her approach is shaped by extensive study of indigenous and ancient wisdom traditions, as well as sustained collaboration and learning with contemporary thinkers, writers and poets, shamans, and scientists. These influences inform her capacity for deep listening and contribute to the steady, relational presence central to her work.
A long-standing holistic psychotherapist and health care advocate, Joanne is recognized for her integrity, tact, respect, confidential professionalism, and compassionate sensitivity. She believes and lives in the importance of ministering to the whole person with presence, and reverence.
Her book: The Art of Presence—One Path Towards Peace, reflects the depth and breadth of her perennial studies and offers insight and creative ideas.
Contact Info
+1 413 237 4192
Practitioner Category
Herbalists & Clinical Herbal Practitioner, Integrative Psychotherapist / Social Worker, Homeopathic Practitioner
Therapeutics and Diagnostics
Breathwork, Energy Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Psychiatry / Psychotherapy, Reiki, Spiritual Healing
Time in Practice
Since 1986, almost 40 years
Certifications
Psychosynthesis 3 year Psychotherapy Training Certification Herbalist Certification w Kate Gilday 1993 & many subsequent herbal trainings w & Without certifications. Reiki II certification Spiritual Psychology w Dr. Tom Yeomans
Education
BA Psych/Sociology UConn 1972 Hospice Training in 1986 Homeopathy first year student at New England School of Homeopathy—1990 MA Goddard College-Healing Arts 1998 Concord Institute 4 years training in Spiritual Psychology 2002-2006. 3 semesters in Salve Regina College Ph. D program 2020-2022
Associated Laboratories
Only personally
Use of radiological diagnostics in practice?
No
Insurance(s) accepted?
No. Sliding Scale fee since beginning.
Additional Information
Serious Yoga practitioner since 1974. Buddhist student-practitioner since 1975. I teach all my clients breath work and meditation techniques. Epigenetics, Sound healing, Vagal nerve healing techniques, and the deep power of being in Nature daily. I am a perennial student! Curiousity and an ever evolving search for ‘roots’ fascinate me everyday. “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”