Olivia Gordon, LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
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- values grounded
- goal oriented
- direct support
About Olivia
Olivia Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Oklahoma. She brings four years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people through relationship strain, addiction challenges, trauma, and midlife concerns. Olivia centers care on listening first and then working with each person to set clear, achievable goals.
Her style is direct and compassionate. She encourages honest conversation about difficult topics like intimacy, abandonment, and depression. Olivia uses practical tools to improve communication and reduce distress, and she supports clients as they try new behaviors between sessions.
Olivia’s work is informed by her Christian perspective, which she integrates respectfully with each person's values. She aims to create a calm space where people can name difficult patterns and try different choices. That can mean learning emotion regulation skills, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or practicing clearer ways to ask for what you need.
She draws on several well-known approaches to tailor care to each person. This includes methods that focus on values and committed action, techniques that address thinking patterns, and strategies that strengthen attachment and relationships. Olivia helps people build skills that fit their daily life and long-term goals.
People who connect well with Olivia tend to want practical steps and honest feedback. They often come seeking help with family dynamics, chronic stressors like caregiving or illness, or recovery from past hurt. She supports clients who want steady, goal-oriented work and a respectful, values-attuned approach.
Her style is direct and compassionate. She encourages honest conversation about difficult topics like intimacy, abandonment, and depression. Olivia uses practical tools to improve communication and reduce distress, and she supports clients as they try new behaviors between sessions.
Olivia’s work is informed by her Christian perspective, which she integrates respectfully with each person's values. She aims to create a calm space where people can name difficult patterns and try different choices. That can mean learning emotion regulation skills, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or practicing clearer ways to ask for what you need.
She draws on several well-known approaches to tailor care to each person. This includes methods that focus on values and committed action, techniques that address thinking patterns, and strategies that strengthen attachment and relationships. Olivia helps people build skills that fit their daily life and long-term goals.
People who connect well with Olivia tend to want practical steps and honest feedback. They often come seeking help with family dynamics, chronic stressors like caregiving or illness, or recovery from past hurt. She supports clients who want steady, goal-oriented work and a respectful, values-attuned approach.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for issues like depression, addiction, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful action over perfect feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers concrete exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try different actions, which can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Olivia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That means discussing what feels most helpful, trying techniques in sessions, and adjusting plans as progress is made.
If you prefer online care, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time from a day. Therapists can guide skills practice, help with communication exercises, and use structured tools that translate to remote sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Olivia often address?
She focuses on addictions, relationship struggles, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Additional areas include abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward. She blends practical skill-building with values-focused conversations and attention to attachment patterns.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Olivia has four years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. She uses a mix of approaches to match each client's needs.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Olivia?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.