- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
About Olivia
Olivia Lanier is a Kentucky-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and people coping with life changes. Olivia also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
She approaches work in a straightforward way. Olivia treats the person as the expert on their own story and looks for the strengths that already exist. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep someone stuck and to practice different ways of responding to those moments.
Olivia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address difficult memories and ongoing stress. She helps people talk through painful feelings and develop clearer communication habits. Practical skills are introduced and practiced in session so people can use them between meetings.
Her style is collaborative. Olivia checks in about goals and adjusts what she tries based on what is helpful. She encourages small, concrete steps that build a sense of control over day-to-day reactions.
People who come for help with guilt or shame often focus on what happened or who they think they are. Olivia works with those themes by naming specific emotions, linking them to behavior, and offering new tools to respond when those feelings arise. The work is steady and task-focused rather than vague or abstract.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Olivia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people work through trauma and persistent negative feelings. One approach focuses on processing distressing memories and the emotions that come with them; it helps reduce the hold those memories have on daily reactions. Another approach targets emotion regulation and coping skills so people can notice triggers and try different responses in the moment. These techniques are useful for anxiety, anger, and post-traumatic stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Olivia collaborates with each person to decide which strategies to try based on goals and what feels most useful. She adjusts methods over time, checking in about what helps and what needs to change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can fit into a busy week, make shorter check-ins possible, and remove travel time. They also allow focusing on skills practice and regular follow-up without needing to rearrange the whole day. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how meetings will be scheduled and delivered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and life changes. These themes are included in her stated focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, treating the client as the expert on their life and introducing skills to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.