Althea Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
24047 Lockport Street, Suite 201F, Plainfield, IL 60544
Let's Connect (815) 661-2951
You are the focus! With over 30 years of experience as a seasoned clinician, I recognize the uniqueness of each person who walks through my door. As the client, you guide the pace of treatment, and together as a team, we identify the steps to enhance your quality of life. Whether you seek short-term sessions or a more extended journey, I'm here to help you create the life you desire and navigate challenges, be it a life transition, a relationship issue, or a lifelong wound. Let's work together on this journey.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, obsessions, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, chronic mental illness, trauma, and couples counseling. Clients often describe me as interactive, empowering, and direct. My unique strength lies in simplifying complexity, enabling you to initiate changes swiftly
I will help you move past what’s blocking you, discover your own solutions, and break down your own barriers to live the life you desire. No matter where you want to be, you’ll feel heard, understood, appreciated—exactly where you are. I will help you make the small life changes that make the biggest difference. Scheduling is easy! Call, text, or online.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Edward Healthcare HMO
- MultiPlan
- Ontrak
- Optum
- PHCS Network
- Psychealth HMO
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Althea Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149-008446 Althea Olson
- In Practice for 28 Years
- Certificate from NASW
- Attended Aurora University, Graduated 1996
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (815) 661-2951
Althea Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Public Safety & First Responders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (815) 661-2951
Althea Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Completed Level 1 Gottman Training
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (815) 661-2951
Althea Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Location
Primary Location
Aspyre Wellness
24047 Lockport Street
Suite 201F
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 661-2951Email me
Additional Location
Aspyre Wellness
2677 U.S. Highway 34
Ste C
Oswego, IL 60543
(815) 661-2951Nearby Areas
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Althea Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Last Modified: 6 Dec 2023