Andrea

Dr Andrea O’Neill

Psychoanalyst

“I am an educator and psychoanalyst who supports children in natural play environments (oneilltutoring.com).”

About Me

I guide children to explore their inner worlds through the freedom of natural play. As an educator and psychoanalyst, I understand how play nurtures young minds. This unique environment allows children to process big feelings and develop confidence. It is ideal for those who struggle to express themselves verbally. Here, children can simply be themselves, discovering their own ways to make sense of experiences at their pace.

Approach

Sessions unfold as open, child-led exploration where I follow each child’s rhythm, offering gentle prompts and materials that invite expression. In South Burlington I work in English, typically outside or in a calm indoor space, keeping pace with what feels safe and manageable. I listen for recurring themes in play, name feelings in simple, reflective ways, and share brief, practical observations with caregivers so insights extend between meetings. This approach often helps children who find words hard and families seeking steady, confidence-building change.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Works With:

  • Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychoanalyst

    A therapist trained in psychoanalysis, an in-depth approach that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts.

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person

South Burlington, Vermont

United States

South Burlington, United States