LICSW, 6 years of experience
Hey there! I'm Shaylee Olive, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in MA and ME! I'm a flexible, non-judgmental therapist who is passionate about helping people define and reach their goals!
In my opinion (and from evidenced based models, of course), one of the most helpful parts of therapy can be simply normalizing situations/emotions that can feel abnormal. So, I spend a lot of time validating and normalizing situations which usually leaves clients finding acceptance of their situations. This helps to reduce suffering and create peace within my clients. After we find acceptance, we can move towards exploring steps that you'd like to take towards growth! Hopefully, you'd leave each of our sessions feeling understood and with clarity!
I make use of various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and more. First, I spend time truly understanding your needs and then together, we select appropriate tools from there!
My greatest strengths are being an active listener, being empathetic, providing a non-judgmental stance, and identifying unique and creative solutions!
2 ratings with written reviews
June 11, 2025
Shaylee is excellent at identifying triggers, providing language for them, and supporting her client with effective (and a variety of) tools to manage those moments. She's also excellent at connecting the dots between different situations to find patterns that are not always obvious (saying this as someone who's done therapy a few times with different therapists).
February 11, 2025
Shaylee Olive allows me to work out my own solutions while being an active listener and guiding the conversation in a positive direction. She is very welcoming and inviting and I appreciate her willingness and understanding that she brings.