ArinNaia Olson, LMHC
Calm, collaborative therapy for major life changes
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- Warm and attentive
- Values and meaning
- Trauma-informed care
About ArinNaia
ArinNaia Olson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington with eight years of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps for daily struggles. Her tone is warm and calm, and she emphasizes kindness and respect in the room.
Her background includes work with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self‑esteem issues, parenting challenges, and people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. She also addresses stress, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, and midlife transitions. ArinNaia lists ADHD, caregiver stress, and chronic pain or illness among areas she often sees.
Her approach blends client-centered and existential ideas with mindfulness and mind-body attention. She also uses EMDR, hypnotherapy, and Jungian therapy as tools when they fit a person's needs. Sessions focus on developing practical coping skills, exploring meaning and values, and processing past wounds at a pace the client can manage.
She works collaboratively to build a plan that fits each person's goals and life circumstances. Expect a therapy relationship that values listening, gentle challenge, and concrete steps you can try between sessions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who want a thoughtful, person-focused therapist for life transitions, trauma recovery, or ongoing stress may find her style helpful. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to availability.
Her background includes work with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self‑esteem issues, parenting challenges, and people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. She also addresses stress, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, and midlife transitions. ArinNaia lists ADHD, caregiver stress, and chronic pain or illness among areas she often sees.
Her approach blends client-centered and existential ideas with mindfulness and mind-body attention. She also uses EMDR, hypnotherapy, and Jungian therapy as tools when they fit a person's needs. Sessions focus on developing practical coping skills, exploring meaning and values, and processing past wounds at a pace the client can manage.
She works collaboratively to build a plan that fits each person's goals and life circumstances. Expect a therapy relationship that values listening, gentle challenge, and concrete steps you can try between sessions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who want a thoughtful, person-focused therapist for life transitions, trauma recovery, or ongoing stress may find her style helpful. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Approaches you can expect in online work
ArinNaia uses client-centered therapy and existential therapy alongside EMDR in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people notice their own strengths; it often helps with self‑esteem, stress, and relationship concerns. Existential therapy looks at meaning, values, and life choices and can be useful for people facing big transitions or questions about purpose. EMDR is a method used to process traumatic memories and related symptoms when a client and therapist agree it fits their goals.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means starting with what matters to the client, trying tools together, and adjusting the plan over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check‑in sessions when needed. It also allows continuity of care during life changes, while the therapist and client work toward clearer daily routines and coping strategies.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes including midlife transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is peaceful and caring, focused on listening and collaboration. Sessions mix practical coping techniques with reflection on values and meaning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a practicing mental health counselor in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.