Thurston O’Neal, LMFT is the CEO of Long Island Teamworks non-profit organization and Owner and Principal of Thurston O’Neal and Associates, LLC which provides therapeutic services to youth, parents, couples, and families. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a lifetime of experience in underserved communities and insight on the issues that affect them. Thurston is also a certified Circle of Security Early Intervention Program and Prepare/Enrich curriculum facilitator.

Thurston holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He employs an integrative approach, blending elements of different therapeutic models and tailoring treatment according to the needs of each client, couple, and family. Some types of approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person- Centered Therapy, Family-Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

In addition to being a therapist, Thurston has a history of effective youth and family engagement with an interdisciplinary approach towards community health, drawing from multihyphenated experiences including counseling youth, community organizing, advocacy, and crafting effective curriculum. Thurston has received commendations from local and state officials for his community organizing, advocacy, leadership, and youth engagement efforts.