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Olivia Lakes

Therapist(She/her)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Life can be challenging, especially when you're trying to figure out who you are, where you're headed, and how to manage the many demands that come with relationships, school, work, family, and everyday life. As a therapist with over 8 years of experience supporting teens, families and young adults, I want to offer you a space where you can show up exactly as you are without judgment, and feel supported as we work through life's challenges together.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy works best when it is a collaborative process built on trust, authenticity, and mutual respect. While I bring clinical knowledge and experience to our work together, I view you as the expert on your own life. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to help you explore your experiences, identify your strengths, gain new perspectives, and develop tools that support meaningful change.

What you can expect from me

Our initial meeting is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, explore what brings you to therapy, identify your goals, and discuss the challenges you may be facing. Together, we will develop a personalized approach that reflects your unique needs, strengths, and experiences.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Howard University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Relational, Strength-Based, Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English