- Client-centered methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Existential exploration
About ArinNaia
ArinNaia Olson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with eight years of experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, parenting struggles, and issues with self-esteem. Guilt and shame are also listed among her focus areas. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.
Olson uses an approach that centers the person rather than labels. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and respond to what each person brings. She also integrates existential ideas about meaning and identity, plus EMDR for trauma-related material when appropriate.
In practical terms she helps people talk through painful memories, relationship patterns, and the daily difficulties that make life feel heavy. She supports coping with changes like separation or career transitions, and addresses long-term struggles such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, and codependency. Olson lists work with addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue as part of her practice.
Her background emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set goals and try methods that fit their lives. That can include grounding and mindfulness practices, talking through difficult feelings, and trauma-focused interventions when needed.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach tend to be conversational and aim to clarify goals and next steps. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values, and identity. In remote sessions this can help with questions about life direction, loss, and choices that feed shame or guilt. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that works with upsetting memories and body responses; when used, it is applied carefully and with preparation so people can manage difficult material.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That conversation usually includes a plan for what to try first and how to adjust as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online meetings make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or let them choose whether to use video. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, grounding practices, and trauma-focused techniques to work in remote sessions while keeping the practical needs of the client in mind.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, parenting struggles, and related issues including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She emphasizes a client-centered style and uses conversational work alongside trauma-focused tools to help people understand and process those feelings.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with eight years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma and addiction.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a WA LMHC credential and practices in Washington.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.