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Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Karen Olson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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Palm Desert, CA 92260
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (619) 374-8492
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Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
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 Karen Olson now - (619) 374-8492

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Palm Desert, CA 92260

(619) 374-8492
Visit my website below to schedule an appointment with myself or one of my colleagues today!
I specialize in Addiction, Anxiety and Chronic Pain 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (619) 374-8492
Photo of Karen Olson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Palm Desert, CA 92260

(619) 374-8492
Visit my website below to schedule an appointment with myself or one of my colleagues today!
I specialize in Addiction, Anxiety and Chronic Pain 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

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
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Health Net
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • New Directions | Lucet
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Providence
  • Sidecar Health
  • Sutter
  • TRICARE
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (619) 374-8492
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Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (619) 374-8492

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 66515 Karen Olson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 22 years
  • Attended Sacramento State University, MSW
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Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (619) 374-8492
Photo of Karen Olson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (619) 374-8492

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
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Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (619) 374-8492
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Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (619) 374-8492

Endorsement

Clint Edwards
Clint Edwards
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW
I have referred several clients to Ms. Olson who needed a more specialized, experienced clinician in areas including relationships and addiction conditions. Every one of these clients have thanked me for referring them to her. I highly recommend Ms. Olsen.

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
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Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (619) 374-8492
Photo of Karen Olson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (619) 374-8492

Location

Primary Location

Palm Desert, CA 92260

(619) 374-8492
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Visit my website below to schedule an appointment with myself or one of my colleagues today!
Photo of Karen Olson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 374-8492
"
Visit my website below to schedule an appointment with myself or one of my colleagues today!
Photo of Karen Olson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Karen Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 374-8492