“I am living today as someone I had not yet become yesterday, and tonight I will borrow pieces of who I am today to carry with me to tomorrow.”
- andrea gibson
Hi, I’m Olivia (she/her)
I come to this work with the belief that knowing yourself and having compassion for all parts of you is integral to building a meaningful life and having the confidence to be fully seen in the world.
I am a trauma-trained therapist who is person-centered, grounded in humanity and curiosity, and believe that this work can move you closer to a deeper more intimate expression of who you truly are.
Therapy has been a significant part of my personal and professional journey as I too have navigated different seasons of life and major transitions. With empathy and humor, I work with people to connect the dots and integrate early life experiences that continue to show up in the present.
Trauma Resolution, Anxiety and Depression
Navigating life Transitions and Relationships
Queer Joy and Identity
MORE ABOUT ME
My approach to therapy is trauma-centered, anti-racist and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming. I practice from an integrative approach, carefully co-creating with you a plan that is in support of your intentions.
I draw on a range of modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Systemic Sex Therapy.
Together we will find the approach that resonates best with your unique journey, creating a safe and supportive space that meets you exactly where you are.
I am proudly part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and have a special interest in working with my people.
I connected with my queerness later in life and I know how scary, isolating and out of depth you can feel as you explore different parts of your gender, sexuality, erotic and relational identity. I’m here to affirm these different intersections of your identity as you get to know yourself better.
I seek to create a safe space for clients to explore and embrace all aspects of their identity.
As a deeply feeling person I use different mediums to share this gift with the world. I love singing, dancing, and traveling. I have two children of the feline variety, and they bring me so much joy every day. I love to learn and have multiple books on the go at any given moment. I lean into pleasure and playfulness at every opportunity and bring this energy into my practice.
I can’t wait to meet you!
DEGREES
MSW // Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, 2022
BSW // McGill University, Montreal, 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
EMDR Training, Institute for Creative Mindfulness, 2023
Intensive Sex Therapy, University of Guelph, 2023
The Integrated EMDR and IFS Model, Kendhal Hart, 2024
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certification, University of Toronto, (in-progress)
LICENSES
Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW and the MCSW
Member of the CASW