Olivia Conway

Associate Therapist

Accepting New Clients

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Olivia Conway received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Family Institute at Northwestern University. She believes that there’s no “one size fits all” approach to therapy and draws from a range of theories, including somatic and psychodynamic, to tailor her approach using techniques that are best suited to supporting the needs of each client. In her work with adolescents, adults and couples, Olivia strives to create an environment that welcomes all aspects of the human experience. She considers how intersecting identities impact how we encounter the world around us and acknowledges how those identities are ever present, even in the counseling space. She is sex-positive and strives to be affirming of all sexualities, gender identities, and relationship structures.

Olivia practices through a trauma-informed lens and is trained in the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a highly effective technique for processing and resolving traumatic experiences. EMDR helps clients reprocess painful memories and reduce the emotional intensity tied to those events, allowing them to find relief and move forward. Olivia works with clients to explore how past traumas affect their present lives and to build resilience as they heal and grow.

For couples, Olivia draws on her training in the Gottman Method, a research-based approach to improving relationships. She works with partners to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and foster deeper connection. Whether couples are navigating conflict, strengthening intimacy, or addressing life transitions, Olivia provides a supportive space for collaboration and growth, helping partners develop tools for a more fulfilling relationship.

In treatment, Olivia emphasizes the importance of collaboration. She works closely with clients to identify practical ways to manage day-to-day symptoms, which ultimately frees up the emotional space needed to examine deeper issues. Olivia believes that clients come to therapy in possession of everything they need to heal and considers it a privilege to walk with them as they come to understand that themselves.