“Tell me what you’re looking for support with…”

Dr. Kari O’Neill, is based in Issaquah, WA & offers counseling in a supportative environment.

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Treatment Specialization

offered to ages 14+

Depression, Anxiety, & Stress Management

Relationships

Life Transitions

Chronic Health Issues

Grief Counseling and End of Life Support

Executive Coaching for Physicians

Located in Issaquah

1301 4th Ave. NW
Suite 103
Issaquah 98027

Hi, I’m Kari

I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist who provides support and practical feedback to help patients move their lives forward.

I have a Doctorate of Social Work. I am the previous owner and clinical director of a private mental health group practice that had over 20,000 patient visits before transitioning from a group practice into Kari O’Neill Counseling in 2022. I am an affiliated medical staff member with Swedish Issaquah.

Voted an Issaquah Highlands Connections Newspaper fan favorite.

Ask Kari: How can I convince my daughter to not move in with her boyfriend?

Ask Kari: How can I convince my daughter to not move in with her boyfriend?

My daughter has just graduated from college and is trying to figure what to do next with her relationship with her boyfriend. They have been dating for 5 years (since high school), most of which has been an up and down relationship for them. My daughter tells me that she is considering moving in with her boyfriend, but neither of them have jobs or a place to live. What can I say to help guide her into making good choices in her life vs. staying in a relationship that is easy for now, but may not work out well for her in the long run?

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Ask Kari: How can I stop my neighbor from coming over every day after work?

Ask Kari: How can I stop my neighbor from coming over every day after work?

My neighbor comes over almost everyday when I get home from work. I am barely in the door when he rings the doorbell to talk about nothing important. I have tried to act disinterested in talking with him, I have even tried telling him that I need to do something like make dinner, etc. but he doesn’t pick up on the hints that I am sending his way. I need to decompress after my workday, not discuss the weather. How can I stop him from coming over?

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Ask Kari: I no longer feel passionately in love with my husband — what should I do?

Ask Kari: I no longer feel passionately in love with my husband — what should I do?

I have been married for 9 years to my first love. We have one child, a son who is 6 years old. We both love him very much, but I am beginning to feel that we no longer love each other passionately like we should. We are no longer intimate and live like roommates in our home. I don’t want to live the rest of my life like this, but I also do not want to split up our family. What do you think I should do?

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“My goal is to help people see their worth”

 

–Kari O’Neill
What I want patients to know:

1. They matter

2. Their feelings are normal

3. They can move their life forward

4. Say the whole thing

5. Living well is a daily practice

"Dr. O’Neill provides a safe space to talk out concerns. She gives me actionable ideas to work through challenging issues."

“Kari’s support, experience, and expertise helped me directly to deal with a huge family problem. The jury isn’t in yet as far as the results of my actions, but at least I know I did the right thing for my family member. I am so grateful!”

"She is open, honest, caring, very easy to talk to."

"Always so thoughtful and kind!! And has helped me a lot with my issues!"

"Kari is like visiting with a friend, an honest friend. Someone who challenges you to see a situation or circumstance for what it really is and then helps you troubleshoot through it. Guiding you to healthy new boundaries and giving you the confidence to keep those boundaries in place."

"Kari is an excellent health care provider and I would recommend her services to anyone I know."

"Kari has been not only my therapist but good friend. Her help has given me a much more positive attitude about life problems. She always has the answers I need to hear. I highly recommend Kari!"

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