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Olivia is a compassionate mental health counselor who believes in the foundational importance of the client-therapist relationship for effective therapy. She is committed to fostering a supportive, healing, and trusting environment, empowering clients to navigate their life paths and make choices that align with their personal values and goals. By emphasizing safety, respect, and unconditional positive regard, Olivia ensures that every client feels seen, heard, and valued. Her approach is adaptable, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and existential therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of her clients.
With a wide range of clinical expertise, including PTSD/trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and chronic illness, Olivia maintains a nonjudgmental stance, welcoming all clients with acceptance and empathy. This fosters an inclusive and nurturing therapeutic space. Her educational background, with a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of Saint Rose, provides her with a solid foundation in evidence-based approaches. Olivia skillfully combines techniques from CBT, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness to address and treat various psychological conditions. Through her skilled guidance and empathetic presence, Olivia assists individuals in navigating their struggles, fostering resilience, healing, and personal growth.
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse