About

Hi there, I’m Olivia (they/she)!

I’m a queer, trauma therapist based in Brooklyn, NY currently offering virtual therapy to individuals (teens and adults) and couples/people in relationships.

My approach to therapy is based in the belief that therapy is a collaborative process, which begins with building a genuine relationship grounded in care and trust. Further, my lived experiences influence my therapeutic values, which take the form of neurodivergent-affirming and trans- and queer-affirming therapy. Through a practice centering curiosity, self-compassion, and pleasure, we’ll work together as you navigate your processing, healing, and growth.

Using Relational Cultural theory as my foundational framework, we will explore the significant roles of connection, reciprocity, and authenticity within yourself, your relationships and historical contexts, and the therapeutic relationship. Complementary to this framework, I also utilize AEDP (accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy), which is a trauma-informed, relational and somatic orientated theory grounded in the belief that as humans we are wired toward connection and have an innate capacity for growth and change. I often draw from emotion-focused and existential theories as well.

I specialize in working with individuals/couples who are: navigating histories of complex trauma, neurodivergent, exploring gender and sexuality identities, living with grief and loss, processing traumatic experiences, navigating relational issues, and looking to build more meaningful and reciprocal relationships in their life.

I am particularly passionate about working with queer and TGNC therapists/healers/careworkers, survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence, folks who engage in death work, and lesbian-identifying couples.

When I’m not working, I love spending time with my partner/friends/cat, listening to live music, reading and going to bookstores, watching WNBA games, and collecting oddities!

Values that guide my practice

Consent & Collaboration

Consent is always at the forefront as we’re exploring your stories and experiences. The therapeutic relationship we create is a collaborative one that should feel non-hierarchical and reciprocally genuine. I’ll honor your boundaries, and we’ll check in often.
Disability Justice

“Disability is a portal, a way of focusing our gaze and sharpening our lens on the intricacies of our humanity” - Alice Wong
Disability is understood as the relationship between sociocultural environments, and a person’s uniquely individual characteristics. Thus, Disability Justice is tied to intersectionality, resistance, and solidarity across systemically oppressed communities.
Abolition & Liberation

I recognize and criticize how systems of oppression are woven into the foundation of this field, and hold a deep commitment to creating anti-oppressive, non-carceral, and decolonized therapeutic spaces. We’ll challenge and question these systems, and lean toward community support and collective empowerment.
Emergent Strategies

“Transform yourself to transform the world.” - Grace Lee Boggs
Emergent Strategy (credited to adrienne maree brown) recognizes how we interact with the world around us has a mutual impact that creates lasting change. With each change, there is an opportunity for growth and intentionality. Change is core to our existence, and we have the ability to shape it.