I am able to provide a variety of trauma focused treatment modalities. Additionally, I primarily work from a dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) lens. My goal is to build an understanding and empathetic relationship, while assisting others in reaching their goals and the versions of themselves they aspir
I offer a balance of empathy and insight that encourages psychological change. I have found that integrating CBT, existential, and humanistic principles into my work is especially valuable for those individuals struggling with psychological distress, life transitions, identity development, and finding a sense of fulfillment in life.
I emphasize a
Dr. Olan's approach facilitates an integration of all aspects of a client’s life, the commonplace, and taboo, allowing into the space those parts of life that clients often feel they must keep hidden, private and away from others. He practices from an integrated, holistic lens, prioritizing the therapeutic relationship to develop a collab
For the past 23 years I served Northwestern University undergraduate and graduate students in the University Counseling Center initially as Staff psychologist and liaison to the Department of Athletics and more recently as Director of Clinical Services. In addition, I co-instruct a for credit course at Northwestern titled Emotional Intelligence 101
I have undergone extensive training in assisting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma, including those affected by vicarious trauma. Additionally, a key aspect of my therapeutic practice involves working with individuals facing interpersonal challenges, particularly those grappling with inappropriate guilt and difficulties in em
Psychotherapy is a process, not an event, and healing and transformation is possible. Through creating a non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment, I help foster insights into your distress, helping translate these discoveries into an improved quality of life. By relieving symptoms and addressing the source of problems, the process o
I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families. With adults and adolescents I treat issues like depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and lifespan changes. With children I treat issues related to ADHD, dysregulated mood, and autism spectrum. For families I provide psychoeducation on the conflicts and communication issues beneath prese
Available in person or via telehealth.
Life gets complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do but have run out of ideas, energy or both. Whether it is an old would that keeps getting in your way or you just need someone compassionate, caring and outside of your everyday life to help you work something through, what matters to you
My fundamental tools are empathy and Focusing expertise. I listen with full attention to the details of what my clients experience, providing a witness to all the voices and perspectives in their feelings, and assisting them to develop a self-empathic attitude. Together, we create an environment that is safe enough for feelings to deepen, open up,
I help individuals, couples and families understand and learn to deal more effectively with difficult realities they face - realities that stir up the feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and turmoil that brought them to seek help through counseling. Sometimes disturbing external realities of our lives can be changed but too often external chang
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