Meet Olivia: A Teen & Young Adult Therapist in Champaign Who Actually Gets It

Let’s be honest—finding a therapist who truly gets what teens and young adults are going through is not always easy. You want someone who isn’t stiff or overly clinical, but also isn’t trying too hard to be cool.

Enter: Olivia, one of our amazing therapists here at Bodhi Counseling in Champaign, IL.

Olivia brings a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental vibe to every session. Whether you’re a high school student navigating anxiety, a college kid figuring out who you are, or a parent desperately looking for someone your teen will actually talk to, Olivia might be exactly who you need.

Who Olivia Works With

Olivia specializes in teen therapy and young adult counseling. She supports clients dealing with:

• Anxiety & overthinking

• Depression or low motivation

• Identity exploration (including gender & sexuality)

• Academic stress & perfectionism

• Life transitions (new school, college, adulthood stuff)

• Grief, trauma, or family challenges

  
  

If you’re searching for a therapist for teens in Champaign, IL, or someone who’s great with young adults feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed—Olivia’s your girl.

Olivia’s Therapy Style: Real Talk, No Pretending

Therapy with Olivia feels like talking to someone who actually listens, not just nods and asks how that makes you feel. She blends insight, empathy, and just enough structure to help clients build coping tools while still feeling like themselves.

“My goal is to create a space where clients feel safe enough to show up exactly as they are—whether that’s exhausted, anxious, curious, or completely unsure,” Olivia says.

She uses an integrative approach—meaning she pulls from multiple evidence-based therapies like:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Strengths-Based Counseling

• Mindfulness-based practices

  
  

And most importantly? She leads with compassion, not judgment.

Inclusive & Identity-Affirming Support

Olivia is especially passionate about supporting clients navigating identity, self-worth, and belonging—especially LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults who want a safe space to be themselves.

Whether you’re exploring your identity, questioning your place in the world, or just tired of pretending you’ve got it all figured out—Olivia’s approach is gentle, validating, and empowering.

Based in Champaign, IL — In Person or Online

Olivia sees clients both in person at our cozy office in Champaign, IL, and via secure virtual sessions for folks across Illinois. Whether you’re a student at UIUC, a teen navigating high school, or a 20-something feeling totally lost post-graduation, Olivia meets you where you are.

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Is Olivia the Right Fit for You (or Your Teen)?

If you’re looking for:

• A therapist who can connect with teens without being awkward

• Someone who “gets” what it’s like to feel anxious, unsure, or emotionally stuck

• A space that’s inclusive, safe, and validating

• A human being who will never make you feel like a diagnosis…

  
  

…then Olivia just might be the right fit.

And if you’re a parent thinking, "I just want someone my teen will actually talk to", we’ve heard that before—and Olivia has a gift for building trust with even the most therapy-skeptical teens.

Start Your Therapy Journey with Olivia Today

Starting therapy can be intimidating, especially for teens and young adults. Olivia is here to make that first step a little easier—and a lot less scary.

Located in Champaign, IL, Olivia provides therapy for teens, college students, and young adults navigating life’s messy middle.

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