Rebecca Olson, LCSW

Hi! I’m Rebecca. I became a therapist because I wanted to help, but found that talk therapy by itself often didn't give people the extent of changes they wanted. I wanted to do more to help my clients make lasting changes in their lives, so that long-standing patterns don't continue to affect them in the same way. This led me to practice cognitive behavior therapy, which helps people learn new skills more quickly, change their default responses, and feel agency over their lives. Most people who start cognitive behavior therapy feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns in mood, self-care, or actions. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you are unmotivated to do anything in your free time, feel anxious and worried, can’t sleep no matter what you try, or notice that you feel stressed and unfulfilled. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is based on research showing how thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and actions connect. When they connect in the same ways over time, patterns are formed which our brains remember and react to automatically. Our brain’s patterns can make our lives difficult or healthy. CBT helps to identify and change these patterns, with a focus on practicing new skills throughout the week so the brain has a chance to learn the new patterns. As people practice consistently, they can experience shifts in their moods and reactions, leading to a happier and healthier life. I'm here to partner with you, and to work together as your therapist and teammate, so that we can find the thoughts and behaviors that keep your cycles going. Then we’ll work together to teach your brain how to operate differently, so you can move forward and keep up the changes over time to maintain your new life. Reach out to me to schedule a consult or appointment to learn more.