Olivia Marks

Anxiety can be pervasive and disruptive to our lives. I address anxiety by developing a toolbox of skills based in CBT and mindfulness. I also use EMDR when appropriate to address underlying fears and distressing thoughts.

Depression can impact individuals for a short period of time or can come back continuously over a lifetime. I work to create a space that comfortable and healing to work with clients in identifying both symptoms and underlying causes. I address what is most important to the client while searching for roots and patterns.

Trauma and related stressors that can stem from it can leave a person feeling out of control, hopeless, and like they have lost a sense of self. I believe that all people are capable of healing from trauma if they are given the space to do so. I utilize EMDR as well as a three-phased approach to establish safety, develop skills to self-regulate emotions, and to finally process and rewrite your own story.

I have worked extensively with families where attachment trauma has impacted relationships and connectedness. I work with families to identify where attachment styles may be harming the relationship and addressing alternative approaches.

Often, people who have experienced trauma or distress can feel stuck in traditional talk therapies as some memories may be blocked or inaccessible through verbal processing. EMDR has been proven through extensive research to assist in “unsticking” and integrating distressing memories of past events or emotional experiences. EMDR can be used to address most issues that clients might seek therapy for.

I have worked with kids, families, and adults in addressing complex trauma that impacts every area of an individuals life. I have successfully worked with individuals to live the kind of life they want to despite any amount of trauma that they may have experienced.