"Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.”
-Brene' Brown
Olivia Powanda 
(She/her/hers)

Olivia is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #137774) as well as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #13342) who received her B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Olivia has received training providing counseling services through the Irvine Unified School District where she has extensive experience with adolescents and children. She has also worked in a residential treatment center and has experience with a variety of issues including but limited to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, neurodiversity, substance use, and family and relationship dynamics. Olivia works under the supervision of Dr. Ari Shahabaldiny.

“Your thoughts and feelings are valid, but they do not define you! We are often our biggest critics, which can unfairly create roadblocks in our journey. I am passionate about helping clients harness their potential so they can live a fulfilling life. Approaching situations with curiosity, compassion, humility, and empathy, I work to create a safe and non judgemental environment for clients to process deep emotions and complex experiences. My theoretical orientation is largely eclectic and I cater to every individual, with favored modalities being ACT, DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and Solution Focused. I strongly believe that clients are the experts of their own lives, and I will act as a helpful passenger as you navigate life through the driver’s seat.”