Brittany Olson, LCPC

Brittany Olson is a licensed clinical therapist (LCPC) and a Licensed Addictions Counselor with nine years of experience supporting clients across prevention, community, and residential settings. She has worked with very young children in early childhood programs as well as with children and adolescents, and she brings experience from both direct service and residential care to her clinical work. She also completed an internship at an LGBTQ+ center, which informs her understanding of diverse identities and family dynamics.

Brittany combines a direct, solutions-oriented approach with warmth and compassion. She aims to create a welcoming environment while working collaboratively to set clear goals and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each person's needs. Her background in addictions work and prevention complements her skill set when addressing substance-related concerns alongside issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, parenting, grief, and self-esteem. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and offers steady support to guide clients toward healthier, more manageable ways of coping and relating.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress. In practical terms, CBT helps people develop new coping skills and problem-solving strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing the impacts of traumatic experiences. This approach supports people in managing trauma-related symptoms, building safety and regulation skills, and integrating difficult memories in a paced, supportive way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brittany works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She tailors strategies to a client's goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around daily responsibilities, access support from home, and maintain continuity of treatment when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based methods to these formats so therapy remains practical and focused on real-world change.