I started Olson Counseling Services because I saw a gap in traditional therapy—especially for women who have spent their lives feeling unseen, unheard, and emotionally exhausted. After years of working in various clinical settings, I realized that standard weekly therapy wasn’t always enough for the deep, transformative work my clients needed. Many women, particularly mothers, came to me struggling with shame, perfectionism, and the weight of expectations placed on them since childhood. They were overwhelmed, questioning their worth, and feeling stuck in cycles of self-doubt and burnout.

I opened my practice to give these women something different—therapy that meets them where they are and moves them forward in a way that truly lasts. I’ve been a licensed clinical social worker since 2010, working in various settings, but my real passion took shape when I became a Certified EMDR Therapist. I saw firsthand how powerful EMDR was in helping clients break free from deeply ingrained patterns of shame, self-judgment, and emotional neglect. It wasn’t just about talking through problems; it was about rewiring the way they saw themselves and their place in the world.

In launching Olson Counseling Services, I wanted to create a space where women could reclaim their voice, challenge the beliefs that have held them back, and finally take up space without guilt. My focus is on EMDR Intensive Therapy because it allows for deep, concentrated healing without the drawn-out frustration that can come with traditional weekly sessions. Women who are juggling careers, motherhood, and relationships often don’t have the luxury of years of therapy—they need results that fit their lives.

My approach is different because it blends structure with realness. I bring warmth, humor, and honesty into the work, offering women the support they need to explore who they truly are outside of societal and family expectations. I specialize in working with women healing from emotionally deprived childhoods, mothers raising kids with food allergies, and those who feel trapped by guilt, anxiety, and self-doubt.

Olson Counseling Services is built on the belief that healing isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you—it’s about uncovering who you were meant to be. My goal is to provide therapy that is effective, validating, and transformative, helping women step into a life where they no longer have to shrink themselves to fit the expectations of others.

If you’re a therapist, coach, or provider who shares this mission, I’d love to connect and collaborate. Healing happens in community, and together, we can help more women reclaim their authenticity.