About Dr. Kari O’Neill
Dr. O’Neill has experience working with a wide spectrum of patients. Among her areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, life transitions, new healthcare diagnosis, chronic health conditions, disability, intellectual and developmental disabilities, grief and loss, end of life support, family dynamics, parent/child relationships, and marital counseling. Prior to her employment at Swedish Medical Center as a clinical social worker, Dr. O’Neill worked in many social service settings including a rape treatment center, a health care clinic, and as a workshop facilitator for the Sibling Support Project at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Additionally, Dr. O’Neill completed her clinical trainings at the Seattle City Attorney’s Office as a child abuse advocate and served as an outpatient therapist at Swedish Family Medicine.
Dr. O’Neill is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help patients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each patient. With compassion and understanding, Dr. O’Neill works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
License, Certifications & Awards
Kari is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington (LW60313502) and an approved licensed supervisor in the State of Washington.
Additional Training
Kari has received additional training on anxiety, grief and loss, palliative care, challenging childhood behaviors, intellectual and developmental disabilities, geriatric mental health, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Office staff
Mandy Evans
OFFICE MANAGER
RECENT ASK KARI Blog Post Articles
Ask Kari: Should I post the truth about my cheating brother-in-law on Facebook?
I am so frustrated with my brother-in-law. He posts God quotes on his Facebook page, yet is terrible to everyone he knows. He cheats on his taxes, his wife, and fleeces friends and family out of money. I am so tempted to blow him out of the water and post the truth about him on Facebook. Do you think I should?
Ask Kari: How much should I support my aging estranged father now that his wife passed away?
My father’s wife recently passed away and he is all alone. I have not had much contact with him in the past 30 years. We only talk a few times each year, typically around a birthday/holiday. How much do you feel I should do to support him? I am torn from feeling like he needs to find his own way, and feeling guilty that he is an old man with no support. I am confused by his needs vs. what I am comfortable with. Help!
Ask Kari: My co-worker always stinks of marijuana — help!
My colleague at work smokes marijuana on daily basis. I know he gets to do his own thing outside of work, but I feel that I am forced to share in his habit based on the smell that overtakes our shared office each day. What should I do? Tell him he needs to tone down his usage personally or talk to human resources?
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