Olivia Cornwell, LCSW

Olivia Cornwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a licensed mental health professional who draws on six years of practice to support people through difficult life moments. She approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective, valuing the individual strengths and resilience each person brings and shaping work around what a client needs most.

Olivia has provided both individual and group therapy across outpatient, inpatient, and school settings, offering services in person and online. Her clinical experience includes working with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and a range of relationship and family challenges. She sees building trust and connection as a central part of the healing process and aims to be a steady, supportive presence as clients work toward change.

Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based practices, Olivia blends these approaches to meet each client where they are. She continues to expand her skills and is committed to helping clients find practical ways to cope and grow. Olivia welcomes the opportunity to accompany someone on their mental health journey and to collaborate on meaningful, attainable goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Olivia integrates several evidence-informed approaches in her online practice to meet clients where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work and the therapist offers empathy and support to foster self-directed growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is often useful for managing anxiety, depression, and daily coping challenges by teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and test new behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It emphasizes skill-building in areas such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful awareness to help people navigate high-stress situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Olivia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy with Olivia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling, reducing travel time, and making consistent care more accessible. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily lives and responsibilities.