Dr. Olivia Painter, PsyD, MA

You may be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns that you can't quite understand or seem to change. Perhaps you've spent a lot of time trying to make sense of your experiences but still find yourself struggling with the effects of past relationships, trauma, or difficult life transitions. You may be looking for more than a place to talk; you want to feel genuinely understood and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. My approach is relational, collaborative, and depth-oriented. I believe our experiences, relationships, and histories shape how we understand ourselves and navigate the world, often in ways we don't fully recognize. Together, we can explore the underlying experiences and patterns contributing to your distress while making space for the parts of yourself that may have felt misunderstood, overlooked, or difficult to express. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe enough to be curious, explore difficult experiences, and move at a pace that feels right for you. I draw from psychodynamic and relational approaches, with specialized training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Depending on your needs and preferences, EMDR can be incorporated into ongoing talk therapy or offered as a standalone treatment. Whether we're exploring longstanding relational patterns, processing traumatic experiences, or navigating questions of identity and belonging, my goal is to help you develop a deeper connection with yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.

I offer individual and couples therapy to adolescents and adults through my private practice in Seattle, Washington. I provide in-person sessions in Seattle and telehealth throughout Washington State. My practice is grounded in a depth-oriented, relational understanding of healing. I work with individuals navigating complex trauma, dissociation, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and questions surrounding identity, sexuality, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with people whose experiences may not always feel easily understood or captured by a diagnosis, and who are interested in developing a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. I have specialized training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which I offer both as a standalone treatment and in conjunction with traditional talk therapy. My approach is individualized, and I work collaboratively with clients to determine what therapeutic process best meets their needs. I have over 10 years of clinical experience and strive to offer a thoughtful, engaged, and affirming therapeutic experience. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, and value creating an environment where people feel respected in the complexity of their identities and experiences. I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. I can provide superbills for clients who wish to seek reimbursement through their insurance plans. I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation for prospective clients to ask questions, learn more about my approach, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit. Limited reduced-fee availability is also offered.