- 33 years experience
- LICSW
- Relationship focus
About Olivia
She started practicing in 1989 and has worked in inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient programs, day hospital and rehab settings. Her work includes time in the Veterans Affairs system and hospice care, and she has seen people across the lifespan from children to older adults.
Olivia helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. She also supports those facing eating issues, bipolar mood concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and relationship or family stress. Additional focus includes veteran and armed forces issues, obsessive-compulsive challenges, personality disorder concerns, and seasonal affective disorder.
Her therapeutic toolbox emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness skills, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions tend to be practical and skills-based, with attention to coping during big life changes and loss.
She understands recovery includes support from many places, both formal and informal. Olivia offers formal therapeutic support and works collaboratively to help clients find manageable steps forward.
How Olivia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Olivia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior; this works well for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on building coping skills for strong emotions, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Olivia will work together with each person to pick methods that match their goals and needs. She adapts tools and pacing based on what feels manageable and useful to the individual.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives for people who cannot travel to an office. Many people find skills practice, homework, and regular check-ins translate well to remote sessions, and Olivia will discuss which arrangements best support a client's goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Olivia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, eating concerns, addictions, bipolar issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family stress, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused, using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational techniques.
How long has she practiced?
She has worked as a social worker since 1985 and as a therapist since 1989, bringing decades of clinical experience in varied settings.
Where does Olivia practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in West Virginia and holds a WV LICSW, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Olivia?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.