I am light-hearted, warm and empathetic by nature, and I enjoy the work I do. I use practical therapeutic strategies and techniques to help you manage the distressing situations you face. Together, we'll practice and process exercises during sessions, and I typically provide you with between-sessions materials to practice and process 'out i
Life is challenging. Along the way we all develop coping skills, some are helpful, others are not. Sometimes life presents us with too many challenges, changes or losses at the same time and our normal coping skills just aren't enough. That's when it's time to consider finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and who you can trust.
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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
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
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
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