Dr. Akira Olsen

Psychologist(she/her/hers)

15 years of experience

Virtual
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples 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
15 years of experience
Training
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at California Institute of Integral Studies, PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at California Institute of Integral Studies
License type
CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
Licensed in
California
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Oxford

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
More specialties
Grief or loss, Women's issues
Therapy methods
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Behavioral Activation (BA), Behavioral, Biofeedback, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Experiential, Brief Dynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic, Jungian, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Art Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
Ages served
Children, Adolescents, Infants / Toddlers, Seniors, Adults
Languages
Japanese, English

Next available: Jun 23