Olivia Borth
M.A. | Psy.D. Psychology Doctoral Practicum Student
My Approach
Olivia uses relational, strength-based, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches to support children, adolescents, young adults, and families in a warm, collaborative, and individualized therapeutic environment. She has experience working in a therapeutic day school with children ages 3–12 requiring higher developmental and emotional support, where she utilized a Conscious Discipline approach focused on emotional regulation, connection, and safety.
Ages Treated | Children, Preteens, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
About Olivia Borth
My Experience
Olivia views therapy as more than symptom reduction; it is an opportunity to better understand patterns, relationships, emotions, and the ways past experiences continue to shape the present. Her approach emphasizes curiosity, authenticity, and the therapeutic relationship as important foundations for healing and growth. She strives to create a genuine and welcoming space where patients feel seen, understood, and accepted, and where they can safely explore both their struggles and strengths without fear of judgment. She values the courage it takes to engage in honest self-reflection and believes meaningful change often begins when individuals feel truly heard and understood, especially in the parts of themselves they may have learned to hide or minimize. Through a relational and insight-oriented lens, she supports patients in recognizing their resilience, building healthier coping strategies, strengthening emotional awareness, and developing a more compassionate connection with themselves and others.
Education
• The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS Clinical Psychology
• The Chicago School
MA Clinical Psychology
• The Chicago School
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology (Current Candidate)
Gender
She/Her
Treatment Modalities
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Family Systems Therapy
- Inner Child Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Relational Therapy
- Strength Based Therapy
- The Gottman Method
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy