Britt Olean, LICSW

Britt Olean is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota with 11 years of professional experience. As an LICSW she holds an advanced clinical social work license that authorizes independent practice and mental health treatment. Over the course of her career she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, struggles with self-esteem and confidence, and depression. She also works with attention and cognitive concerns, including difficulties with concentration, memory, and focus.

Britt practices from a strengths-based perspective, honoring each person as the expert of their own story and building on existing resources to address current challenges. She emphasizes practical strategies that help clients move forward and regains a sense of agency when life feels overwhelming. Britt recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and she expresses genuine pride in those who take that first step toward change. Her approach blends clinical experience with steady encouragement to help people pursue clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Flexible Online Care

Britt draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on thoughts and behaviors to support change. Cognitive approaches involve identifying and gently reframing unhelpful thought patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve self-esteem by altering how situations are interpreted. Behavioral strategies focus on building routines, activating meaningful activities, and teaching practical skills to improve motivation, attention, and mood, which can help with depression, ADHD-related challenges, and everyday functioning.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions so they fit the individual’s life and priorities. That collaborative process helps clarify which methods are most likely to be helpful over time.

Online therapy with Britt is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity between sessions, and practice skills in real-world moments while working toward clear, achievable goals.