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Dr. Akira Olsen

Psychologist(she/her/hers)
16 years of experience
142 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Akira Olsen (Psy.D, MBA) is now welcoming new telehealth clients in both California and Nevada. She specializes in supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward greater emotional well-being. Whether facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, or relationship difficulties, Dr. Olsen provides compassionate guidance every step of the way.

Her therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic principles, while also integrating evidence-based practices. This flexible and personalized style allows her to tailor each session to meet the unique needs of every client.

My approach to therapy

Her approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, EMDR, and Somatic Therapy. With over 10 years of clinical experience, Dr. Olsen has worked with adolescents, parents, families, and adults in various San Francisco Bay Area settings. From 2018 to 2022, she served as a clinical researcher at Stanford Medicine and a faculty member, and clinical supervisor at Palo Alto University and PGSP.

What you can expect from me

Dr. Olsen offers virtual therapy sessions to fit clients' lifestyles. For more information, visit her website: drakira.com. She looks forward to connecting with you and supporting your journey toward a healthier, happier life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at California Institute of Integral Studies, MA (Master of Arts) at California Institute of Integral Studies
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California), Psychologist (Nevada)
  • Licensed in
    California, Nevada
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play, Experiential, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Brief Dynamic, Structural Family, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Art Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    Japanese, English
  • Location
    345 Lorton Avenue Suite 104
    Burlingame, CA 94010

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