Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Hi there, I'm Karen Olson, a licensed clinical social worker. I have been a social worker for over 20 years. I help people with issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic pain, divorce, and LGBTQIA+ issues. My approach is direct and frank and I enjoy helping individuals and couples identify their strengths and overcome challenges. I take an eclectic approach that includes a variety of narrative/motivational interviewing. My ideal client is amenable to my direct approach and is as invested as I am in achieving their goals. I like feedback from clients on how they are doing and how our sessions are going.
I am direct and honest. I enjoy working with clients who take my many suggestions and ideas and distill them into a strategy that is individualized and appropriate. When I offer ideas, the client needs to be able to say "wow, what a great idea, I'll try it," or "that's the stupidest thing I ever heard, what else have you got?"
In our first session, I'll introduce myself and talk about my experience and my approach. I'll ask you what you hope to get from therapy. I'll assure you that if my approach is not for you, I will not be offended if you decide to try someone else but outline what therapy with me will look like. Reach out today to get started.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Karen Olson now - (619) 374-8492
Let's Connect (619) 374-8492
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Coventry
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Evry Health
- First Health
- Geisinger
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Providence
- Sentara Health Plans
- Sidecar Health
- Sutter
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 66515 Karen Olson
- In Practice for 22 years
- Attended Sacramento State University, MSW
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 374-8492