meet olivia yang
olivia’s credentials and philosophy
Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) - Clinical license 149.013888 - Pronouns (she/her/hers) - English - Individuals
I am passionate about working with the AAPI community, highly sensitive people, introverts & overachievers. I am open to exploring the full gamut of cultural, social, relational, identity & existential issues. In my work, I incorporate integrating alternative treatments, such as the use of psychedelics, ketamine & medical cannabis, in order to facilitate healing from trauma, improve mental health and emotional well-being, and to promote spiritual growth & transformation.
Working with me you can expect to identify personal goals, gain increased insight & self-awareness, & develop coping skills and strategies to better tackle life’s problems. My style provides gentle guidance, coaching, warmth, humor, and empathy.
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Some of my intersecting identities are:
I am a second-generation Chinese & Taiwanese-American - Chicago & burbs native - proud aunt & dog mom - survivor & thriver of complex trauma, parent, pet & pregnancy loss - highly sensitive person & empath - introvert - reformed overachiever - Latin dance enthusiast - former graphic & web designer - LGBTQIA+ ally & advocate
specialization
olivia’s areas of focus:
Trauma & dissociation - anxiety, depression- grief & loss - Asian-American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) mental health - fertility journey- domestic violence - toxic relationships - modern dating - racial & cultural identity - existential issues - children of immigrants - intergenerational trauma - family of origin issues - introverts - highly sensitive people & empaths - overachievers - imposter syndrome -confidence & self-esteem - shame recovery
olivia’s approach:
EMDR - trauma-informed - ego state therapy & parts work - Internal Family Systems (IFS) - attachment theory - psychodynamic & relational - experiential - DBT -ACT -CBT - Polyvagal-informed - psychedelic assisted therapy
education
The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy & Practice
Masters in Social Work, Clinical Concentration
Fluence
Ketamine assisted therapy
EMDRIA
Basic EMDR certification in progress
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence & Partner Abuse Intervention Program trainings
contact
olivia@balancepsychotherapy.com
Ready to talk?
Feel free to email me at olivia@balancepsychotherapy.com or fill out the form.