Adam O'Neill & Associates, LLC

04/21/2026

What if mental health isn’t just about the mind—but also about the body?

A recent article in Psychiatric Times highlights the growing field of neuroendocrinology, which explores how hormones and the brain interact. The takeaway is clear: hormones play a powerful role in shaping mood, cognition, and behavior.

🔹 Hormones are chemical messengers that influence stress, sleep, and emotional regulation.
🔹 Imbalances are closely linked to anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes.
🔹 Mental health influences hormones and hormonal shifts can impact mental health.

This means effective care often requires a more holistic approach—one that considers both psychological and physiological factors. At Adam O'Neill and Associates, our nurse practitioner, Heather, partners with Adam to develop personalized, evidence-based plans that support your overall wellness—caring for both mind and body.

Learn more about how s*x hormones and prolactin shape brain circuits, revealing new biomarkers and treatment strategies for eating disorders, psychosis, and depression.

04/14/2026

Meet Abby Denny! We’re excited to have her completing her clinical rotation with us this June.

Abby graduated from the University of West Georgia in 2020 with a degree in chemistry. She originally planned to become a teacher, but after completing her master’s in chemistry at Texas A&M University, her path began to shift. Influenced by experiences with friends and family, Abby felt drawn toward healthcare.

She spent a year and a half working as a medical scribe in neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati, where she discovered a growing passion for psychiatry. In May 2025, she took the next step by beginning the physician assistant program at Cedarville University in southwest Ohio.

Outside of her studies, Abby enjoys reading, watching movies, baking, spending time in nature, and playing with her many nieces and nephews.

03/13/2026

Research consistently suggests a hormonal link to depression, to which postpartum, perimenopausal, and menopausal women are especially vulnerable. Unpredictable fluctuations and ultimately the decline of estrogen and progesterone (as in menopause) directly influence brain chemistry predisposing some women to increased depression and anxiety. Treatment options are highly individualized and may include a combination of lifestyle modifications, supplements/herbs, antidepressants, and hormone replacement therapy.

At Adam O'neill and Associates our women's health nurse practitioner, Heather, works with Adam to develop an effective, evidence-based plan to optimize your wellness.

No matter the cause, if you think your hormones may be impacting your anxiety or depression, please reach out!

01/24/2026

🛒 Winter Storm Panic or Something Deeper? ❄️

If you’ve been to a grocery store in the last 48 hours, you’ve seen it: empty water shelves, bread gone, toilet paper vanishing like snowflakes on a hot car. What started as “winter storm prep” turned into a full-on anxiety express.

Our fear of scarcity isn’t new. In his article "A Biblical Response to Anxiety", Adam reminds us that anxiety is born of scarcity - a need with limited resources.

Adam points us back to Jesus’ words in Matthew 6. Jesus acknowledges human need and points us to a supply beyond what we can see. The gospel isn’t about pretending everything is fine; it’s about recognizing that our ultimate supply isn’t on store shelves; it’s from our heavenly Father who cares for us even in scarcity. And the right orientation of our heart toward the one who controls it all quiets our soul and gives us peace.

So, if you felt your chest tighten in line at Target, you’re not alone. But when we experience anxiety, we’re invited to seek first the kingdom of God instead of the last 24-pack of water bottles. And that changes how we live now; not just how we endure storms, but how we trust God through them.

Trust in Him. Not because the storm won’t come, but because He holds us through it.

David Attenborough’s calm British accent clashed with the images flashing across the screen. A blur of feathers, beaks, and wings crashing against each other on the surface of the Southern Sea. Here food is scarce so albatross and giant petrels, solitary birds with massive wingspans, fight over th...

01/08/2026

We’re excited to share that our practice will be hosting Cedarville University Physician Assistant student Anna McCredy for her psychiatric clinical rotation in February!

Anna is a second-year PA student at Cedarville University with a strong academic background and a clear passion for patient care. She completed her undergraduate studies at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology. During studies, Anna has distinguished herself as an outstanding student—earning placement on the Dean’s List for three semesters and the President’s List for two semesters. She also played basketball at Union!

Originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas, Anna brings both academic excellence and thoughtful curiosity to our team, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to invest in her training the next generation of Christian healthcare providers.

Please join us in welcoming Anna—we’re glad to have her learning alongside us and serving our patients during her rotation!

12/19/2025

Merry Christmas!

We’re so thankful for the opportunity to serve you this year. As we celebrate Christmas and the New Year with family and friends, our office will have very limited availability from 22 December through 2 January. We’ll respond as quickly as we’re able and appreciate your patience. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and New year!

12/08/2025

Curious about why medical symbols often feature snakes and ancient gods? 🐍✨

Adam’s new peer-reviewed article — "Of Snakes and Gods and Medicine — Medico-Religious Iconography Through the Ages" — just published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Associates!

In it, he traces how Greek and Roman mythological imagery made its way into modern medical symbolism, why certain symbols endure in medicine today, and why the symbols we choose to represent us matter.

👉 Read it here: https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/abstract/2025/12000/of_snakes_and_gods_and_medicine__medico_religious.13.aspx

**If you don't have access to the journal through an institution or library, you can email us directly at [email protected] requesting the full text and we can send it to you.**

11/15/2025

Adam’s new book has officially been published and is now available on Amazon!

"The OCD Treatment Journal" is a heartfelt and practical guide for understanding and working through OCD. It offers a structured path toward healing through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold-standard therapy for OCD—woven together with thoughtful reflections on faith, identity, freedom, and stories from others who have walked this road and found hope.

If you or someone you know is navigating OCD and looking for a faith-rooted resource to support their recovery journey, this may be exactly what you need.

👉 Grab your copy here: “OCD Treatment Journal: Faith-Based Understanding” on Amazon

Thank you all for your support and encouragement!

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11/08/2025

We’re excited to share that Adam will be speaking at two upcoming events this month!

📍 McLean Bible Church – Topic: Counseling
📍 Thomas Jefferson University – Topic: Adult Psychiatry

Adam is deeply passionate about helping his clients; he is also passionate about equipping the Church to care well for those who are struggling and helping future professionals approach mental health through both clinical wisdom and a Christ-centered lens.

We’re so grateful for the ways God is using Adam to bridge faith and mental health. We are excited to see to the impact in both the clinical and community settings!

10/27/2025

🌿 Why Christian Psychiatry?

Did you know psychiatry is often considered the most secular field of medicine? That matters — because our worldview shapes how we understand suffering, healing, and even our own identity.
While most doctors strive to remain neutral, every provider’s worldview influences their approach to care.

At Adam O’Neill & Associates, we believe that true healing recognizes both the scientific and the spiritual — where medication, therapy, and supplements work alongside the redeeming power of Christ. ✝️

If you’re seeking mental-health care that aligns with your Christian faith — compassionate, evidence-based, and rooted in hope — send us a message or visit our website and click “Get Started.”

What is Christian Psychiatry? How does the Christian view mental health conditions?

10/24/2025

Curious about the buzz around ketamine infusions for mental health? This article from Adam explores what science says about this safe, effective, and potentially life-changing treatment option:

👉 https://www.ivmosaic.com/post/is-ketamine-safe-what-science-says-about-iv-ketamine-therapy

Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Ketamine has been shown to help individuals struggling with treatment-resistant depression and other mental health conditions.
2️⃣ Side effects are typically mild and usually wear off within 1–2 hours after treatment.
3️⃣ Research supports both the short- and long-term safety of ketamine therapy, with a low risk of addiction when administered in a clinical setting.

✨ While ketamine isn’t a magic cure, it can be a powerful tool on the path to healing when paired with the right medical support and follow-up care.

If you’re curious about ketamine infusions or would like to learn more, we’d love to answer your questions — send us a message or comment below. 💬

Ketamine has gained national attention as a fast-acting treatment for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, especially when traditional therapies fall short. But naturally, many people considering ketamine infusion therapy ask the critical question: Is ketamine safe?At Mosaic Infusions & Wellness in Fairfa...

06/23/2025

We’re honored to welcome Siyoung Jung, MA, to our team as a Biblical Counselor.

Siyoung is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) with over six years of counseling experience in the church context. He holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and has completed counseling training through the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF).

With deep pastoral wisdom and a steady, Scripture-guided approach, Siyoung walks with individuals through anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and life transitions—helping them see how God speaks into every struggle with truth, grace, and hope.

He currently serves as Executive Pastor at Cornerstone Ministry in Fairfax, and brings to our clinic a thoughtful and theologically rooted perspective that complements our integrative model of care.