“Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about uncovering the innate strength and resilience already within you.”

Meet Jennifer O’Neal, LCSW

If past trauma, persistent anxiety, or a demanding career in healthcare or human services has left you feeling depleted or disconnected, you don’t have to carry it alone. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I offer a grounded, collaborative space where teens and adults can safely untangle old survival patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and reclaim self-trust.

• Who I Work With: Adolescents (14+), adults, helping professionals (nurses, first responders, therapists), and individuals navigating complex developmental trauma.
• Focus Areas: Complex PTSD & Trauma, Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, Anxiety & Depression, Life Transitions.
• Primary Approaches: Brainspotting (Certified), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Background & Perspective

Before joining Common Thread Counseling, I spent two decades in outpatient behavioral health addressing complex trauma, housing instability, and child welfare systems. I helped pioneer and direct Alaska’s first Transition to Independence Program for youth and currently teach Trauma in Childhood at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Outside the office, I share life in Anchorage with my husband and twin teenagers. You’ll usually find me trail running, rock climbing, at book club, or cooking a meal for friends.

Schedule an Intake Consultation with Jennifer

Direct Line: (907) 444-4066 | Email: info@commonthreadcounseling.com