Meet Olivia
Olivia Kahler
Counseling Intern
𖤓 Areas of Focus — Anxiety • Trauma & PTSD • Depression • Women’s Issues • Pregnancy & Postpartum • Mood Disorders • Life Transitions • Self Identity • Relationship Issues • Domestic Violence • Self-esteem • Social Anxiety • Self-confidence • Stress
𖤓 Works With — Adolescents • Young Adults • Adults • Women
𖤓 Therapeutic Approaches — Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) • Gestalt Therapy • Humanistic Therapy • Mindfulness-Based Therapy • Person-Centered Therapy • Psychodynamic Therapy • Self-Compassion-Focused Therapy • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) • Trauma-Focused Therapy
In Person - Omaha
Telehealth - Nebraska
Accepting New Clients
Sessions $30 • Sliding Scale
I am currently a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University and worked at a nonprofit for several years after graduation.
My goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and safe as they explore life’s challenges, difficult emotions, and confusing or painful experiences. I believe that each person is the expert on their own life. My role is to help clients gain insight, reflect on behaviors and experiences, build on their strengths, and discover solutions that align with their unique values and needs. I have experience working with individuals who have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and women’s issues.
I like to use a person-centered lens when it comes to therapy. I also utilize other therapy modalities, such as psychodynamic and CBT. Even when people face similar challenges, every journey is different. Additionally, a person’s behaviors and identity cannot be separated from the context of their story. I tailor therapy to your individual needs, helping you reconnect with your authentic self and create meaningful change.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy and Criminal Justice - Creighton University, 2021
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Nebraska at Omaha (projected graduation May 2027)
Supervised by Felecia Noguera, LIMHP & Dalia Ruvalcaba, LIMHP
Get to know Olivia
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I worked as an advocate at a nonprofit for several years, doing very hands-on work. I saw how much of a benefit therapy was to my clients, and how it was often the missing piece that was needed to create and sustain change. Additionally, one of the best decisions I ever made was to begin my own journey as a therapy client. Therapy helped me gain confidence, set healthy boundaries, strengthen my relationships, and feel more connected to myself and my values than I ever had before.
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There is nothing I enjoy more than hanging out at home with my husband and our dog, Maya. We love watching movies and lounging on the couch with lots of pillows and blankets (bonus points if a candle is lit). I also love to spend time with my friends; most of the time, that means chatting and laughing the entire hangout. It is also important to me to stay active, and I attend barre or Pilates classes several times a week.
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“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” – Carl Rogers
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I went gluten-free several years ago for health reasons and have really leaned into it. Now, I love cooking and baking all kinds of gluten-free stuff in my free time, including sourdough. I made my own starter last year, and it is still going strong!