Olivia Ward
Greetings! I am happy you are here. Life has so many ways to steal our energy: Whether it’s navigating family conflict, grief/loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or managing the emotional impacts of trauma. All of these can make you feel like you’re just not yourself anymore.
Life has so many ways to steal our energy: Whether it’s navigating family conflict, grief/loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or managing the emotional impacts of trauma.
I enjoy helping folks as they navigate transitions and stressful moments of change in their lives. I have over a decade of experience working with clients of all ages and genders. My experience is broad reflecting years working with clients from various diverse backgrounds. Having worked with children and families for over a decade, I have professional experience on identifying root causes of child/teen behavior. Given my lived experience, I also bring an invaluable and unique perspective to the veteran/first responder population. I utilize an eclectic approach pulling from a variety of therapeutic tools and believe in a whole body approach in treating the individuals I see.
First session
In our first session together, you will get to know me just as I will get to know you. We will discuss expectations of treatment and I will work with you on ensuring you get what you need from this therapy process. This will also be an opportunity for you to make sure I am a good fit for what you are looking for.
Strengths
My approach is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and collaboration. I believe in a whole body approach in treating the individuals I see, identifying the root causes of child/teen behavior, and have a specific set of skills to help address negative family dynamics.
Ideal clients
I enjoy helping folks as they navigate transitions and stressful moments of change in their lives whether that be a move, job change, life transition change, or change in a family system. Trust me. It gets better. **My practice is focused primarily on treating children/adolescents(10+ virtually), young adults, and adults. I do not currently treat substance use related concerns.**
Treatment methods
EMDR
I’ve been using EMDR in my practice for the past 5 years. I have experience using this treatment with both adults and teens. It’s helped clients manage their anxiety and heal from traumatic experiences. The treatment model is structured and I use a variety of approaches with meeting the client where they are in their therapy journey while utilizing this approach.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using CBT in my practice routinely. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life. CBT is a solution focused approach to manage anxiety, stress, and and depression.
Family Therapy
I have been using Family Therapy in my practice for the last decade. It's helped countless families strengthen their communication and assisted with helping families problem solve effectively. I utilize an eclectic approach that varies from session with the entire family system and also parallel sessions with caregivers only as needed. It's helped parents strengthen parenting skills and improve relationships with their child.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I have been using TF-CBT consistently with my children/adolescent clients. It's helped many clients process their trauma experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. The treatment is well researched.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions3608 Landmark Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
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Licensed in
- North CarolinaLicense 11336
- South CarolinaLicense 6718