Hi! My name is Olivia Pointer, PhD, and I am a compassionate California licensed clinical psychologist with 9 years of professional experience, including postdoctoral training in a major academic medical center. I have particular experience in supporting patients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and additionally self esteem. Further, I focus on self-empowerment, confidence, and the mind-body connection in promoting psychological well-being. I look forward to meeting you, learning about who you are and your therapeutic goals, and building a collaborative patient-provider relationship.
Additional areas of focus: Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Fertility issues, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues
CA Psychologist 36279
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Dr. Pointer is very professional, easy to connect with, and really validates every one of my experiences. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Written on Nov 28, 2025 after therapy with Olivia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes