- Skills focused
- Trauma informed
- Sleep support
About Olivia
Olivia Shuttleworth is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 33 years of experience. She focuses on practical, skills-based therapy to help people manage stress, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and loss. Olivia speaks plainly and centers each session on what a person needs right now.
She has worked in inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient clinics, day hospital and rehab programs, and in the VA system supporting veterans. Her background also includes hospice work, child welfare, and roles serving children through geriatrics. That range shaped a straightforward, problem-solving approach to care.
Olivia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients change unhelpful thinking and build skills for emotional regulation. She also teaches mindfulness practices for grounding and Motivational Interviewing to support motivation for change. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of her approach when past events are central to what someone brings to therapy.
Sessions emphasize building tools you can use between meetings. That might look like identifying small behavior changes, practicing breathing and grounding exercises, or creating a sleep-friendly routine. Olivia views support as one element of recovery and aims to be a steady professional presence while clients work toward their goals.
Her work is based in West Virginia and conducted in English. People who want to explore stress, sleep, grief, addiction, relationship challenges, or persistent mood concerns will find a practical, compassionate style.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Olivia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as part of her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and insomnia. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily sensations so stress and sleep disruptions feel less overwhelming.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be useful when strong emotions, relationship conflicts, or impulsive behaviors make it hard to sleep or cope day to day. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let therapists guide practice of skills - like breathing or sleep routines - within the flow of everyday life. Licensed professionals can help adapt CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness to work in remote sessions, and Olivia will help choose the best mix based on what the client wants to achieve.
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Experience
33+ years
Credentials
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help address?
Olivia helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and related areas like OCD and seasonal affective disorder.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, using hands-on techniques to change thoughts and behaviors, build emotion regulation, and introduce mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked as a social worker and therapist since the mid-1980s, bringing 33 years of direct clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a LICSW, which is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.