Claudette Ollivierre

Hi!

Life can change in an instant. Sometimes those changes are planned and welcomed, and other times they leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from ourselves. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of mental health experience, I work with adolescents (ages 12 and older), adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and other emotional challenges.

My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable bringing your full story, not just the parts that seem easy to talk about. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, and respect, recognizing that each person's experiences, relationships, and cultural background are unique.

As a Black clinician, I value the importance of feeling seen and understood. Whether you are facing a difficult season, adjusting to change, processing a loss, managing the demands of caregiving, or seeking personal growth, I look forward to supporting you in a way that feels meaningful and authentic to you. Together, we can build on your strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward greater balance, resilience, and emotional well-being.

I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to help you better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and identify what feels most meaningful for your life. I take an individualized approach, recognizing that every person's story, relationships, and experiences are different.

In our work together, I aim to create a warm and supportive environment where you can talk openly, explore challenges with honesty and curiosity, and feel empowered to make changes that align with your goals. Drawing from evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I help clients build on their strengths, develop practical coping tools, and move toward greater confidence, balance, and emotional well-being.

Reaching out for therapy can feel uncertain, especially if it's your first time or if you're returning after some time away. Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what has brought you to this point in your life.

We'll talk about what's been weighing on you, the challenges you're facing, and what you hope might be different as a result of therapy. There is no pressure to have everything figured out or know exactly where to begin. We will start where you are, move at a pace that feels comfortable, and work together to identify the goals and support that best fit your needs.

Above all, I want our first conversation to feel like the beginning of a collaborative relationship, one where you feel heard, understood, and supported as we explore the path forward together.