Timothy Olson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Timothy!

I specialize in EMDR therapy. I focus on helping clients process trauma, emotional difficulties, and deeply rooted issues like depression and anxiety.

My focus

I primarily work with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and unresolved emotional issues. EMDR is highly effective for these clients, as it helps reprocess painful memories that keep them stuck. My focus is always on guiding clients toward deep healing and lasting change.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is rooted in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is designed to help clients process and heal from unresolved emotional pain. I also integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered methods where appropriate.

My communication style

In our sessions, I create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. I am warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental, ensuring clients feel comfortable as we work through difficult memories. My communication style is both compassionate and clear, guiding you through the EMDR process step by step.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I wanted to help people heal from emotional pain, and EMDR has been a key part of that journey. My Christian faith and passion for helping others guide my work, and I'm driven to help clients resolve deep emotional wounds. Seeing the transformative effects of EMDR motivates me every day.

My goals for you

When it comes to goal setting, I work collaboratively with my clients to ensure we’re targeting the core issues that need healing. With EMDR, we focus on processing specific traumatic or difficult memories that are causing emotional distress. Together, we create a plan to address those issues and celebrate the progress as you begin to heal.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll take time to understand your history and current struggles. I'll explain how EMDR works and how it can help with your specific concerns. You can expect a compassionate, structured approach as we begin to identify the core issues we'll focus on during therapy.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Gottman Method

+ 5 more

Focus populations

Aviation Professionals

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Baptist College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Timothy Olson