Special Training & Experience | Denise Olson License

Specialized Training & Experience

I have extensive training in treating trauma, PTSD and anxiety including specialized training in EMDR, Brain Spotting, IFS and ImTT. For Couples work I use and combination of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and IFIO(Intimacy From The Inside/Out). I also bring a unique perspective for those in the Christian Community in the integration of psychology and theology. I've had extensive biblical training in my studies at Biola University and I've pursued adjunct trainings around faith and spiritual issues during my 25 years of working with and on a church staff.

TRAUMA TREATMENT

IMTT - Image Transformation Therapy is a gentle treatment that moves therapy forward without having to re-live the trauma of the past. Releasing the intrusive thoughts, fear, shame, toxic guilt, pain and distorted beliefs so they no longer hold power over you.

EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a highly effective treatment that helps to processes through and out of our system the trauma of the past. Which then allows us to go forward without the past overwhelming our current wellbeing.

IFS - Internal Family Systems helps individuals get a better understanding of their internal struggles by helping them understand the different perspectives they hold inside which impact their daily functioning.

BRAIN SPOTTING - A treatment based on the brain/body neuron-connection which helps individuals process things that happen at an unconscious level.

FAITH BASED WORK

Often individuals can't seem to find a place where they feel safe to openly share about their confusion regarding their walk with God and their spiritual journey. I have been trained in a number of faith based treatments which can be transformational for the individual who is unsure where they are in their journey with God.

Many of my clients have work on Church staffs and Parachurch Staffs navigate the unique struggles they encounter while working in ministry.