Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Raleigh, NC
Olson, Amy has provided specialized mental health services in the Triangle area for over 25 years. Our practice focuses on integrating psychodynamic, somatic, and evidence-based approaches to treat complex emotional and physical health challenges. We specialize in adult psychotherapy for mood disorders, eating disorders, and vestibular conditions, emphasizing the mind-body connection. Our therapeutic approach prioritizes authentic relationships and personalized care, addressing chronic illness, trauma, and relational difficulties. With extensive experience in treating mental health professionals, we offer both individual therapy and professional consultation services.Our team combines academic rigor with creative methodologies, maintaining affiliations with leading psychoanalytic and eating disorder organizations. We are committed to fostering resilience, self-awareness, and emotional growth through weekly therapy sessions tailored to individual needs. Our practice philosophy recognizes healing as a relational process that transcends mere symptom reduction. Located in a supportive community environment, we serve clients facing diverse psychological challenges. Our expertise extends to medical cannabis applications, embodiment practices, and innovative therapeutic modalities that promote holistic well-being.
Services
General Adult Psychotherapy
Eating Disorders Treatment
Vestibular Disorders Treatment
Professional Consultation
Study Groups
Trauma Therapy
Mood Disorders Treatment
Chronic Illness Counseling
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Integrates somatic and cognitive-behavioral interventions for holistic treatment
- Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with professional consultation expertise
- Established affiliations with leading psychoanalytic and medical institutions
- Combines academic rigor with creative therapeutic modalities
Associations and certifications
- Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS)
- Approved Consultant, International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
What people say
Exceptional therapist
Keen insight
Compassionate approach
Innovative thinking
Emotionally intelligent
Services
General Adult Psychotherapy
Our psychodynamic approach explores emotional patterns and relational dynamics through weekly sessions. Integrating somatic awareness and cognitive techniques, we address anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Treatment emphasizes self-discovery and lasting behavioral change through therapeutic collaboration.
Eating Disorders Treatment
Specialized care for adults with eating disorders combines psychoanalytic insights with evidence-based practices. We address underlying emotional triggers while developing healthier coping mechanisms. Our certified specialists work with clients to rebuild their relationship with food and body image through consistent therapeutic engagement.
Vestibular Disorders Treatment
We address psychological aspects of chronic vestibular conditions through mind-body integration. Treatment focuses on reducing symptom-related anxiety while improving functional capacity. Our approach combines medical understanding with emotional support for long-term symptom management and quality of life improvements.
Professional Consultation
Mental health professionals receive expert guidance for complex cases through structured consultation. We provide analytical frameworks and treatment strategies for eating disorders and chronic illness management. Our consultation services emphasize professional growth and clinical effectiveness for fellow practitioners.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment addresses emotional wounds through safe therapeutic exploration. We help clients process distressing experiences while developing grounding techniques. Our approach integrates body awareness with cognitive processing to facilitate comprehensive healing from traumatic events.
People
Amy Olson
Licensed Psychotherapist
25+ year psychotherapy expert specializing in eating disorders and vestibular conditions. Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with advanced training in psychodynamic therapy and medical cannabis applications. Published author and speaker on mind-body healing approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use psychodynamic therapy combined with somatic interventions and cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you treat clients outside the Triangle area?
While based in the Triangle area, I may offer virtual sessions for certain clients and professional consultation services beyond local geographic boundaries.
What are your specialty areas?
I specialize in treating eating disorders, vestibular conditions, mood disorders, and providing therapy for fellow mental health professionals with personalized treatment plans.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions occur weekly or more frequently as needed, with session duration and frequency determined through collaborative clinical assessment and treatment planning.
Do you offer emergency services?
I don't provide emergency services, but I can help develop crisis management plans and coordinate care with appropriate emergency resources when needed.
What professional training do you have?
I hold advanced certifications in eating disorder treatment, mentalization-based therapy, and psychoanalytic approaches from institutions including Duke University and McLean Hospital.
