Dr. R. Lolita Ottley

(she/her)

LMFT, 17 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Authentic

Hello and Welcome! Hopefully, we can work together to get you closer to your goals! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has been in the field for 17 years working with a range of populations. I earned my bachelor's degree from Tuskegee University with a major in Psychology. I then received my master's degree from Barry University in Miami, Florida with a major in Counseling, with dual specialization in Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling. My goal is to provide a safe, comforting, yet, firm environment for clients to process current challenges and understand how therapy can aid in welcomed outcomes.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During our first session together, we will discuss therapy expectations, treatment goals and current symptoms. the first sessions is more of and introduction and information gathering meeting.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My target population includes adolescents, young adults, and families. I feel that my strengths are rooted in transition periods for individuals struggling to navigate their current situations.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

In my practice, I have had successful outcomes while working with adolescents, young adults and adult clients.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Being trained in postmodern therapies, I have utilized SFT throughout my career. This allows client's to find the exception to their challenges. Together, we will identify the problem and work toward resolving the problem by also identifying solutions to alleviate the clients unwanted symptoms.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is utilized during session to "connect the dots". I have learned that when clients are able to connect thoughts, behaviors and consequences, it helps to reframe their thinking.

, 12 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

April 22, 2026

I feel like when speaking with her my thoughts are heard. I appreciate that because my previous therapist never gave solutions they just listened. She asks questions that help me to understand why Im feeling what I am feeling.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 2 with Dr.