My daughter began struggling during her sophomore year in high school- anxiety, depression and school avoidance coupled with self medicating with pot and alcohol. After attending two separate Intensive Outpatient Programs she still couldn’t get herself to school and depression was overtaking her life. After missing most of her junior year I reached out to Brendan and immediately felt supported. Brendan was thorough in learning about her history and struggles. He guided me through the process to educate me on Residential Treatment Center options. He found several options and participated with me on all of the calls with programs. He was helpful in getting all of my questions answered including requesting a plan to get her graduated on time despite losing a whole year of high school.
I was really interested in having her close to home, yet specific options relevant to her needs left me to choose a program on the east coast, but out of state. Unfortunately that program had to close down due some unforeseeable extenuating circumstances. Within 24 hours Brendan had my daughter accepted to two new programs, allowing me to only worry about flying down to get my daughter and safely bringing her home. We ended up transferring to one of the programs that Brendan had originally recommended. A little further from home, yet perfect for my daughter’s needs. This program turned out to promote a massive turnaround for my daughter.
I appreciate that Brendan stays connected for the whole year. He had routine calls with her therapist, and was always available to talk me off the ledge when she was manipulating and begging me to come home in the beginning. My daughter’s anxiety and depressive symptoms have diminished to nil, she is highly motivated, and she shows skill and maturity in dealing with difficult challenges and issue that require maturity and sophistication to negotiate, and our relationship has improved dramatically.
She is now graduating from the treatment program and getting her high school diploma 6 months ahead of her peers. She has recently been accepted to her first choice college. We are leaps and bounds ahead of where we started and I absolutely could not have done it without Brendan’s expertise and guidance. He is generous with his time and gratuitously offered support with intervention and after care coaching services as well. His knowledge and connections helped tremendously with each step of her healing journey. I highly recommend his services. His involvement absolutely changed both mine and my daughters’ lives!
Mother, MA 2025
Hi Brendan, our son is doing extremely well! He has switched to Honors Pre-Calc and Honors Environmental Science and is involved in many activities. He is #1 on the cross country team and was Athlete of the Week. He just received a noteworthy commendation from a teacher. He’s just doing so well. He may even play in the Soccer Club team this winter.
The small environment and caring community are a great fit, along with the focus on boys only for now. The campus itself is a great fit for him with the endless mountain biking trails and campus farm. He even has a roommate.
I can’t say enough about it. The teachers say he always starts his day with a big smile.
He seriously seems like he’s back to his old self again! He never talks or stresses about OCD. He has reduced his counseling to once every 2 weeks and may eventually wean off from there. He also came home for a weekend recently and had no challenges.
We are overjoyed at this point. It’s going so very well!
Thank you for all of your support over these last few years as you helped our son transition to a program with a specialized anxiety focus, to specialized education and IOP services, to a traditional boarding school. We are so appreciative of everything you did for him (and us).
Parents, CT 2023/24/25
“We found Brendan after our child experienced months of self-harm, suicide attempts, in-patient stays, crisis treatment centers, failed residential placement, failed PHP programming, failed psychological treatments and assessments, and increasingly violent and terrifying behavior at home. It was clear that our 14-year-old child needed an intervention that we didn’t know how to find.
She was in an in-patient facility at the time and quickly spiraling. Bringing her home was not an option. She needed a change of approach but had nowhere to go. When we spoke with Brendan he made us feel like our family was his top priority. Finding the right treatment for the unique needs of our child meant that he accessed all available information, spoke directly with clinicians, and really got to know us and our child in order to help us make decisions so that we could optimize the chances that she could thrive.
Brendan was prompt and consistently dedicated to us and participated in helping us interview with multiple facilities. We didn’t know what questions to ask or how to make the best sense of options and services. He acted as the advocate for our family and our child, and he continued to do so throughout placement.
If we were struggling with thoughts or if us as parents disagreed or felt uncomfortable with something, he was respectful and gently guided us through possible scenarios. He provided a variety of options and reviewed the differences with us so that we could identify what would best suit our family and our needs.
We continue to be impressed with his services and his continued commitment to our child’s success. Her story isn’t over, and we feel completely comfortable knowing that Brendan will be there to guide us with the next set of choices that we make with her.”
Parents, Philadelphia, PA (Mclearns) 2024/25
“I have a 15-year-old daughter who was going through an incredibly difficult time. She started self-harming, participating in risky behaviors, and was getting into serious legal trouble. As a parent, I was at my wits’ end. I tried everything I could think of, but nothing seemed to help. I felt lost and unsure of how to reach her or what to do next.
That’s when I was fortunate enough to meet Brendan O’Neil from Cloverlea Consulting. His expertise, compassion, and approach gave me the guidance I desperately needed. Brendan helped us navigate the complexities of our daughter’s behavior, uncovering the underlying issues and helping us rebuild our relationship. Thanks to his support, we were able to connect with our daughter in a way that I hadn’t thought was possible.
Brendan didn’t just provide advice; he empowered us with the tools and strategies to foster communication, trust, and healing. Today, our family is in a much better place, and I’m so grateful for the positive impact he had on our lives. I truly believe he saved our relationship with our daughter, and I’m forever thankful for his help.”
Colleen Lyons, Amherst NH 2023/2024
“I had the opportunity to work together with Brendan, who referred a student to our program. Brendan was supportive and engaged throughout the entirety of the students stay. Brendan was helpful and thoughtful in making recommendations to the family for follow up care. He was also very thorough, ensuring the program would meet the needs of the student. He was professional and supportive of our process. I look forward to being able to work with him again soon.”
Britten Lamb, Assessment Center Therapist 2023/24
“I have a 17-year-old son who is diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder. A year ago, he was refusing to go to school, engaging in self-harm and not leaving the house. I hired Brendan O’Neil to find a residential treatment facility that could meet his unique needs. Brendan did a comprehensive review of all historical records, interviewed all the professionals who had been working with my son and
researched all the schools across the country to find the best one for my son. We reviewed several options before selecting one, and he helped me consider the various options and methods before finally deciding. That level of support and guidance promoted our ability as a family to make key decisions at a critical time. Brendan was also instrumental in the due process hearing with my son’s school system. He testified as to why specific treatment methods and structures would be best for my son’s needs and he provided professional representation regarding the most appropriate program to meet those needs. Following placement, he remained engaged in the process by way of routine communication with the program therapist, treatment meetings, and availability during stressful moments for all of us as an advocate and guide. Brendan’s services saved my son’s life. Without his diligence and commitment to my son, he would not be where he is today. He is thriving at the program and within our family while receiving the specialized programming that he needs.”
Jenn O’Gorman, Greenwich CT 2023/24
“When our daughter finished a PHP program in the summer of 2023, her therapist
recommended getting an educational consultant’s help to find a residential
program. We received a list of consultants, we called one by one and finally we
decided to work with Brendan O’Neil, Cloverlea Consulting. We selected him based
on how he presented to us professionally and due to his unique and deep experience
in both education and mental health services- a combination that we felt would
serve our daughter in the most comprehensive manner. Once hired, Brendan was
prompt to respond and engage with us in a dedicated fashion. Brendan carefully
customized his approach to the needs of our daughter, he used his in-depth
knowledge about special education, therapeutic services, and specialty programs
that he has toured and placed with, he reviewed several short and long term options
with us, vetted each of these options directly, and gave us a detailed report in order
for us to make sound decisions with his professional guidance. He guided us every
step of the way to select and enroll in the program that we ultimately felt most
comfortable with. Brendan works in such a dedicated way, not only in helping us to
find the program, but also in working to regularly communicate with the program to
keep track of our daughter’s progress, and he gives great input to the therapeutic
teams while he coordinates our efforts to help our daughter. In his recent trip to the
programs, he made a special arrangement to meet and talk with our daughter in
person. Brendan is very dedicated and has helped our family tremendously. He is
very generous with his time, communicating with us, even in the evening or on
weekends. We are happy to report that our daughter has graduated from high school and is now participating in successfully in her 1st semester at college, with all A’s! We highly recommend Brendan!”
Wangs, MD, 2023/24
“Recently, an acquaintance reached out to me seeking advice about how to handle the difficult behavioral issues their son was facing. They are in the midst of what can only be described as an overwhelming situation—similar to where my family and I found ourselves a few years ago. Their journey is just beginning, and as we spoke, I realized that our own experience could serve as a helpful guidepost in their search for support. Without hesitation, I strongly recommended that they contact Brendan O’Neil at Cloverlea Consulting.”
“Brendan worked with our family during one of the most challenging times of our lives. Our son was struggling in multiple areas: at school, socially, and within the family dynamic. My wife and I were at a loss, unsure of how to best support him and how to navigate the complicated world of behavioral interventions. We needed help—and from the very first conversation with Brendan, we knew we had found the right person.”
“Brendan is a true professional—engaging, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable. He quickly earned our trust and guided us through each step of the process. From helping us understand the need for an initial intervention to recommending a therapeutic boarding school that would be the best fit for our son, Brendan’s expertise and insight were invaluable. What stood out to us most, however, was how he walked us through his thought process at every stage, giving us the confidence that we were making decisions that were right for our son, and our family. Brendan was not just an advisor; he became a crucial liaison between us and the institutions we were dealing with—places we had no prior experience with. He advocated for our son in a way that we, as parents, could not have. In a time when we felt overwhelmed and uncertain, Brendan was a voice of reason, experience, and confidence. He helped us make decisions that ultimately led to the changes our family so desperately needed, while ensuring that our son received the support he required to move forward in a positive direction. Today, I am happy to report that our son is doing significantly better. He has taken a gap year before college, working and gaining life experience, and is now in a much more stable and focused place. Our family is healthier, and we are stronger than we were before. We owe a great deal of that progress to Brendan’s guidance and expertise.”
“If you find yourself in a similar situation I cannot recommend Brendan O’Neil highly enough. His knowledge, professionalism, and unwavering support can help families navigate the complex challenges of behavioral issues and guide them to positive, lasting solutions.”
Sincerely, Rick Riess, Father, Canton MA, 2021-23
“We first contacted Brendan after he was highly recommended by our friends. Our initial plan was for Brendan to complete a detailed study of options for our daughter and review it together over the course of several weeks. Unfortunately, our daughter had a significant crisis, was hospitalized, and we needed Brendan to do four weeks’ worth of work in only one week. Brendan did a fantastic job researching the most appropriate programs and I was impressed by how detailed and thorough his recommendations were despite the time crunch he was tasked with. Brendan provided sound advice and was very patient with us as we navigated the process. He also connected us with an ethical transportation company, he helped to coordinate transport with the hospital, and was always available to talk even beyond work hours. Our daughter has made tremendous progress at this residential treatment center and there is no way we could have gone through this process on our own or with another educational consultant who was not as knowledgeable or thorough as Brendan is”
Parent, Wellesley MA, 2022/23
“Hi Brendan, you just received the BIGGEST compliment from our son! We just had a family zoom call with him alone for 15 minutes and were bracing for his typical negative comments. Instead, the entire conversation was positive. He smiled as he told us about all of his activities, teachers, the animals, the rock climbing gym (which is apparently MUCH better than the one at home), the mountains around him, and more. Wow. Just the mere fact that it was completely different from his normal reaction is a huge sign that he is finally in a good place emotionally!”
“To cap it all off, he even said “this is the right place for me”. Lots of work ahead of him, but this IS the right place. The therapist engages well and is addressing the most critical issues. Brendan, thank you for finding this program for us!”
Parents, CT 2023
“Hi Brendan, I wanted to let you know that I heard from (student’s) mother and he is still doing very well at the program you recommended for them. It sounds like he is really thriving and that he is very happy to be there. You did such a great job finding the perfect placement for him. Thank you so much – this is such a remarkable turnaround in his life.”
Special Education Attorney, 2023
“Our child and family were in crisis in December 2021 when our therapist recommended involving an educational consultant. We were given a list of names and little knowledge of what to expect. After interviewing more than 7 candidates, it was clear that Brendan O’Neil, Cloverlea Consulting was our top choice. Brendan listened carefully to our situation and was able to provide expert opinion on how to help our daughter. Brendan guided our process with thoughtful discussion of different residential programs with his professional experience and with recent knowledge of program status. Once we opted on a course of action, he advocated for us and for our daughter by connecting with the therapeutic team regularly. He held the program accountable by asking detailed and poignant questions to better understand our daughter’s progress and discovering where there might be programmatic deficiencies. Brendan was generous with his time to support us not only with identifying a treatment program but also in the IEP process. He took his responsibility to help our family very seriously and with the outmost professionalism. We are proud to report that our daughter has successfully completed high school is enrolled and successfully participating as a Freshman in College. We would highly recommend Brendan to any family seeking an excellent educational consultant!”
Parents, Wellesley MA, 2022/23
“Brendan is one of the best education consultants I have ever worked with. He is incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated, experienced, responsive, and an adept problem solver. He is in tune with his clients’ day to day ups and downs, his families’ concerns and challenges, and always keeps in mind his clients’ strengths and areas for growth. As a therapist, I feel I have a true team member and partner in Brendan as we work together to support our clients and families on their individual paths toward healing and growth. I highly and unequivocally recommend Brendan O’Neil to any family in need.”
Carrie Graham, LCMHC, Ph.D. Student, Young Adult Program 2022/23
“Brendan is a hard person to overlook. He is a provider and healer for clients and their families. His energy reserves are limitless and his strength and support are the glue for all involved in the clinical “healing” process. We have worked together and I have seen his clients thrive.”
Laura Meals, M.A. MFT
Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
“Brendan has been an advocate for my son’s complex needs and a mentor for me when I felt alone as a divorced parent. I knew I was running out of options and needed an objective professional to consult with my existing treatment team. My teenager had participated in residential treatment prior to Brendan’s involvement, and we decided to bring him home early, and unfortunately pre-treatment behaviors were reemerging within less than a year of his new school placement.”
“Brendan consulted with current providers, including the psychologist, and helped me process updated psychological testing and identified different levels of care based on my circumstances and my son’s profile. Even after decisions had been made and our family pivoted with challenges within the family system, Brendan remained a steadfast, supportive, and consistent ally during a really difficult time for us. I am grateful for Brendan’s professional and honest presentation of different solutions based on fluid circumstances. Before I hired Brendan, I only saw our challenges. Now I feel confident that I can see choices and opportunities.”
Mother, MD, 2022
“My husband and I were at a loss for how to help our 19-year-old son who had been struggling with mental health issues and instability for a sustained period of time. He had started college and had a major psychotic break resulting in psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. We were given Brendan’s contact information by my son’s psychiatric practitioner. From the very beginning we were so impressed by how detailed he was as he dove into our son’s complete academic and mental illness history. No other mental health professional devoted so much time towards learning his history. Once he fully understood his history, he made excellent recommendations for residential facilities that were very appropriate for our child. The idea of putting our son in a longer-term (6 months to 1yr) facility was terrifying for us but Brendan calmly explained why this measure made the most amount of sense.”
“He interviewed the facilities and arranged for us to interview them as well. He assisted us with planning and coordinating safe and nurturing transportation to the facility directly from the hospital and followed our son’s treatment throughout the entire stay.”
“Unfortunately, at the outset of treatment, our son resisted and attempted to leave the facility. This behavior resulted in an inpatient hospitalization at a facility local to the program. This was very unnerving for us, and we were ready to go there and bring him home. Brendan asked us to trust the process and he advised us not to go, rather, to work with the program and the hospital staff to develop a shared language of support and encouragement for engagement in the program that he was enrolled with. While this was initially difficult for us, Brendan was ultimately correct, and his advice made the critical difference as our son did return to the program and had a very successful treatment experience.”
“I’m so glad we placed our trust in Brendan. He checked in weekly with our son’s care team, he would report back to us with his impressions and recommendations, and his insights were very helpful to the process. Several months later, our son was able to work at a job with consistency and is taking college classes. We are so grateful that we had Brendan guide us through this incredibly difficult year. I highly recommend Brendan.”
Cottman Family, Boston MA, 2022
“In our time of need, we received a list of educational consultants from a very reputable source and, after interviewing a few educational consultants from this list, we chose Brendan to advise us. We did not regret that decision. Brendan was able to help us navigate the many decisions we had to make – more specifically whether we wanted our child to attend a residential program, a therapeutic school, or a supportive school. We were able to work through this process under his guidance and select a school. This was particularly valuable to us, coming from Europe.
One year later, we are happy to see our daughter doing well academically and emotionally in a supportive school. Of course, we recognize that recovery is a process, and we are grateful for the support we received from Brendan. We found Brendan to be very thoughtful, sensitive, and thorough in the comments and suggestions he gave to us. We recommend Brendan and his services to other families that are seeking sound advice about how best to navigate the well-being of their teenager(s).”
Familia, Portugal 2021/22
“Brendan is a thoughtful, caring, honest consultant who has gone the extra mile for our family. Even before I hired him, Brendan called a few times to follow up and offer his insights. Impressed by his willingness/desire to help, I hired him. Brendan spent many hours calling wilderness programs to find a suitable placement for my son, which wasn’t so easy given some quirks on our end. After we’d selected a wilderness program, enrollment was delayed due to complicating factors on our end. Brendan and I then processed various ways to safely get my son to wilderness with help from professional support. Brendan went back to the drawing board and offered up several approaches, including the option of using a skilled interventionist. Other consultants I had spoken to had only discussed two methods of transport: by parent, or by transport company. I was hugely relieved after Brendan assessed the situation and suggested not only the idea of an interventionist, but one of the most skilled interventionists available. The interventionist developed a rapport with my son over a few days of talks and persuaded him to travel with him (the interventionist) to the wilderness program. As my son was preparing to leave the wilderness program, Brendan offered strategies for a smooth transition back to the home setting, including drawing up a list of expectations that would be reviewed and agreed upon before my son left camp. Brendan has checked in on us a number of times even after his “job” was done. Brendan is a consummate professional with a heart of gold. I recommend him without reservation. A+++++++”
Mother, Boston MA 2021
“My daughter was born in 2010 after a very traumatic pregnancy and delivery. She suffered a stroke in utero and spent over a month in the NICU. I knew early on, after she failed to meet the recommended milestones, that I would have a very long and challenging road ahead to care for her. As any first time parent with a special needs child, I struggled to find resources and a support system to help me navigate the medical and educational communities. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and a mood disorder, she always had an IEP but her school district follows a fully integrated model for mainstream and special education students. As my daughter advanced to each grade, she became more aware of her social, physical, and educational differences compared to her peers and she started to exhibit behavioral outbursts. These tantrums escalated and by the time she reached the third grade they had become very violent and frequent.”
“I knew that I had to find an alternative for her educational, therapeutic and medical needs. After a fruitless attempt that lasted an entire year, I was incredibly fortunate and blessed to have met Brendan in 2021. His extensive experience and knowledge was invaluable; he uncovered resources and institutions that I didn’t even know existed. Brendan’s approach is versatile; he understands that each child is unique and requires a holistic analysis. He is a strong voice and advocate for the children and their families that need desperate measures. After a short time, he presented dozens of schools that he would personally review and visit.”
“I am most thankful to him for his testimony that he provided during a legal proceeding with my daughter’s school district and our attorney. His statements before the hearing officer were compelling, evidentiary, and convincing. Brendan presented as an expert in his field and was the voice that I had been seeking for years. If it wasn’t for him, I don’t know if I would have had such a favorable outcome for my daughter.”
“Brendan spent months on our case, and not only did he find the most appropriate placement for her, but he even took the time to visit her after she went to observe her and her cohort in their daily setting. He cares so much about these kids and ensuring they get their legal rights met to receive an appropriate and accessible education. My daughter is thriving at her new school, she is receiving adequate therapies and her tantrums have almost completely subsided.”
“This has given me peace of mind that I didn’t know would ever be possible; and this is all thanks to Brendan and Cloverlea Consulting. I will forever be grateful.”
Jessica in CT, 2021
“I give the highest possible accolades to Cloverlea Consulting for their patience, support, dedication, and service to myself and my daughter. We were really struggling following a very tumultuous divorce. In instances where us parents were not able to communicate and make decisions regarding our daughter’s mental health struggles, Brendan was there to consult and coordinate with us and helped us make very difficult decisions at a critical time. Thanks to his expertise and fortitude, we are engaged with a highly comprehensive and beneficial therapeutic services program and have seen significant growth in a very short period of time. I am forever grateful that we have received this help.”
Mother, Boston MA 2021
“Brendan has been interested in my son’s progress since first meeting him. He went the extra mile and offered a home visit and spent as much time as needed with my young adult son to assure that he felt comfortable with him. My son has complicated mental health issues that accompany his Asperger’s. Brendan was very tuned into my sons needs as well as the family system. He was patient with us and worked diligently to identify the best possible therapeutic program options for him. He even visited one out west to be certain of its credibility. He kept in contact with me and helped me through the entire process, including program decision making, logistics, and placement coordination. Furthermore, he has followed the progress every step of the way. We have weekly calls with his treatment team, and I view Brendan as a critical member of the team, as he asks probing questions to confirm that the program is making every effort to treat my sons needs as best as possible. He is always available to me for support and processing. I consider Brendan to be an extreme asset and recommend him highly.”
Father, Beverly MA 2021
“Brendan is a charismatic, energetic, highly experienced and credentialed
professional in the educational and therapeutic fields. He will leave no stone
unturned, he will fight every fight, and rest assured your child will be given
credible and reliable options that will make the difference”
Client, Boston, MA 2020
“Brendan is a true gem! Under his guidance our son has grown tremendously, and we feel blessed to have had him as an advisor. He was with us from the very beginning, and we know we would not be in the position we are in right now if not for him. His patience, kindness, dedication, and devotion are all unparalleled. We had many ups and downs, and he was with us through it all, guiding us to always do what was best for our family. Our son has grown in leaps and bounds socially, emotionally, and academically, and that is in large part due to Brendan’s influence. We are so thankful for the solid foundation our son received under Brendan’s guidance and feel confident that the skills he helped our son learn will serve him well throughout his life!” He has since graduated from a traditional boarding school and enrolled in College as of Fall 2022.”
Lisanti Family, NY, 2019
“It is an honor and pleasure to know Brendan O’Neil. We first met when he was serving as an administrator at a highly reputable therapeutic boarding school that my son attended for three years. It was an incredibly difficult time for me, having to send my only child away from home at such a young age. As I was seeking help, I felt a great deal of uncertainty, I had a tremendous amount of questions, and no straightforward answers. I was undergoing a very difficult divorce and we needed to assure that our child was cared for. Brendan was the first person I encountered at the school. He was very well-organized, respectful, and patient with me and my son. He was truly giving and genuinely devoted to his work. With his extensive background in therapeutic and educational programming, he deeply understood the underlying problems and all the issues associated with them and tried very patiently to accommodate both students and parents. In my particular case Brendan served as a bridge of communication between me and my son during a very difficult time. He has extensive knowledge in child and adolescent development, social skills, family issues, and academic needs. Time and time again Brendan would go out of his way to find a reasonable educational and therapeutic solutions in critical situations, all the while maintaining respect for the child and family needs. Brendan even went out of his way to help our family during a vulnerable time over the holidays. I have witnessed Brendan organize and facilitate critical parent-teacher meetings, co-participate in sensitive legal matters with judicial representatives, and continue to develop enriching and dynamic activities and trips, critical interventions, and basically anything that would be beneficial to my child’s development and maturation. Brendan shows his character and professionalism in every corner of his work. You genuinely have a feeling of a decent and caring individual who is a true expert in the clinical and educational field.”
“I highly recommend him” Dr. Joseph Shyknevsky, New York City, 2019
“Brendan O’Neil began working with our 13 year old son upon his arrival to a therapeutic boarding school a few years ago. He was a mentor and supporter for our son, and a guide for my husband and myself, as we journeyed on this road together. The goals and strategies Mr. O’Neil provided were invaluable. Each time we were with our son, we saw the beginnings of a highly-functioning, self-sufficient young man. Where he would spiral out of control prior to his work with Mr. O’Neil and the staff at the school, our son learned in time to remain in control and discuss his feelings and he was more able to compromise and advocate for himself.”
“Mr. O’Neil always made himself available to discuss any issues that arose pertaining to our son. An example that comes to mind is at the beginning of our son’s stay, Mr. O’Neil created a strategy to help him engage in positive discussions on his phone calls home. He discussed “goals” for our calls together and pointed out the highlights of his week to share with us. This approach gave our son a foundation to communicate with us in a way that brought us closer and made the most of our time together. Mr. O’Neil took small, methodical steps with our son and his approach worked. We also know now how to ask our son questions (motivational interviewing) to prevent him from becoming sad or fearful.”
“We have learned, under Mr. O’Neil’s guidance, tools that brought us closer together, and our son continues to learn how to be the best he can be. Our family is at a much better place than we were prior to our son’s participation with Brendan and staff, due significantly to his work with Mr. O’Neil.”
Phyllis Lindy Gutterman and Lawrence Gutterman, NY 2018
“I have known Brendan since my oldest son began working with him in 2012. We remained in frequent contact over the three years of my son’s placement at a therapeutic boarding school. Following his graduation, I have kept in contact with Brendan and received council regarding my son. Brendan is one of those people in the field who “gets it.” He is compassionate and supportive but firm. He has a strong presence about him without being overbearing and maintains a calm demeanor. The boys trust for him is a reflection of his professional abilities and his absolute dedication to his work. Brendan has always been available to talk with me and I still call him for advice even though my son has graduated over a year ago. Brendan has always been calm even when I was not and has given me spot on advice. His patience with everyone is a gift most of us do not process. My son is now in traditional school. I have no idea what would have happened to him or our family without Brendan’s help.”
Mother, CA, 2017
“I am writing this letter to recognize the outstanding work that Brendan O’Neil has done with my son. My son spent two years under Brendan’s direct supervision. During this time my son’s emotional growth was the equivalent of four or five years. I owe much of this to Brendan’s hard work with my son in all aspects of his life.
I can truly say that I was very fortunate to have my son work with Brendan as his primary education coordinator and mentor. As a parent, Brendan consistently communicated with me and it was apparent he always had my son’s sincere interests at heart.”
“Brendan receives my strongest endorsement for potential clients”
Father, MI, 2016
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