Therapist profile
Josephine Olson, LPC
LPC in Virginia - Family and parenting focus
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- Attachment-based work
- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused EMDR
About Josephine
Josephine Olson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Virginia with 15 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, family issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among her focus areas.
She works in straightforward, person-centered ways. Sessions focus on what is happening at home and what a person wants to change. Conversations aim to identify patterns, build emotion regulation skills, and recover from difficult events. Josephine uses attachment-based ideas to understand how early bonds affect current relationships.
Her practice also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy tools to help people manage intense emotions and improve interaction patterns. She uses EMDR as a trauma-focused approach when appropriate. Treatment choices are discussed together, with attention to each person’s goals and tolerances.
Josephine notes experience with family-related problems and parenting challenges. She talks with adults who are coping with strained relationships, caregiving stress, grief, and the emotional fallout of abuse or loss. Practical coping skills and clearer communication are common themes in her work.
People can expect a mix of listening, skill-building, and targeted trauma work when needed. She offers services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients use an online matching step and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can use that lens to map relationship cycles, identify triggers, and practice new ways of connecting with others. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can make sense of what matters most. In remote sessions this often means slower, clearer conversation and collaborative goal-setting. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that uses specific procedures to help process distressing memories; when offered it is used carefully and paced to the person's needs.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most helpful. They decide together whether to try skills-based DBT work, attachment-focused exploration, EMDR, or a mix of methods that fits the person’s situation.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days - shorter check-ins, fewer travel hours, and easier scheduling around work or childcare. Other practical advantages include being able to join from a quieter room, doing sessions while away from home, or choosing an audio-only visit if that feels better. The therapist will talk through these options when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting problems does she address?
She works with adults dealing with family problems, parenting strain, conflict at home, and the effects of domestic or generational trauma.
How would she approach anxiety or panic concerns?
She uses practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help manage intense feelings and reduce panic symptoms through emotion regulation and distress-tolerance strategies.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in Virginia with people facing trauma, mood disorders, and family-related issues.
Which credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with practice based in Virginia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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