Hi, I'm Kenia. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from University of California, Irvine in 2012, and my Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in MFT from Pepperdine University in 2015. I see patients with various issues, such as, anxiety, autism, ADHD, stress, depression, mood disorders, OCD, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, divorce, family conflict, self-esteem, relational issues, parenting, behavioral issues, anger management, women issues, life transitions, and LGBTQ+. I am passionate about empowering others; I strongly value and encourage acceptance, and self-empowerment, to aide in increasing potential for achieving goals, increasing resilience, and increasing overall happiness.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
First session will involve an intake; gathering information that may be relevant to treatment, coming up with treatment goal/s, and arranging for frequency and scheduling. Afterwards, sessions are typically unstructured and open, consisting of check-in, reviewing progress and homework assigned, discussion of presenting problem/s, and exploring barriers, if any. Homework may be assigned, to aide with implementing, and practicing skills learned in sessions. In your sessions, you can expect to feel that you are in a supportive, patient, and non-judgmental environment.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize a combination of approaches with a strong emphasis in behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy, to assist in producing long lasting positive change. Approaches that I may use include: Eclectic, CBT, Brief Solution Focused, Behavioral, Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment, Humanistic, Interpersonal, Strength-Based, Family/Marital, Person Centered, Compassion Focused, Existential, and Coaching.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My specialties are autism, developmental disorders, ADHD, and anxiety.
About Kenia Olson
Kenia Olson offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal), CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.