My name is Josie Olson and I am a counselor with over 15 years of experience and am privileged to offer quality care to diverse children and families representing communities across Virginia. As a Registered Play Therapy- Supervisor, EMDRIA level 2 trained professional, and a Nationally Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist, I have the opportunity to employ evidence-based intervention skills to foster lasting change in children, adolescents, young adults, and their families promoting wellness and optimal functioning. I also treat many generational trauma related disorders and difficulties; my training as a Certified Traumatologist has inspired me to infuse trauma-sensitive principles into my interventions, promoting healing and resilience in my counseling. As a Christian counselor, I also integrate biblical principles to foster grace and truth into my practice.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Domestic violence, Family problems, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701005606