Proudly serving Washington State. Now OPEN in Bellevue!

Olivia Sherry

MFT Intern

Accepting new clients
Couples (heterosexual and LGBTQIA+), Families, Individuals (teens, young adults, adults, elderly)

Philosophy of Care

I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where clients are the experts of their own lives. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and deeply compassionate — focusing on creating a safe space where clients feel understood and supported. Together, we will explore the unique aspects of your life that shape your story, to help you gain deeper insight into yourself.

In our sessions, I will draw from a strengths-based perspective and integrate systems theory to understand how the various elements of your life — relationships, environment, and internal experiences — interact and influence one another. I believe you have inherent wisdom, which I will help you tap into, harness, and incorporate into your life to bring forth desired change. Whether you're facing challenges or looking to grow, I'm here to help you find your way forward, in a way that feels right for you.

Some particular areas of focus for me include body liberation, identity formation, and navigating life transitions. I look forward to meeting with you and joining together on your journey of healing and growth.

Education and Licensure

Masters in Couples and Family Therapy, Seattle University, August 2025

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Puget Sound, May 2021

Specialties

Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Body Image Issues
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression

Family Issues & Dynamics
Identity Development
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships

Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Shame & Guilt
Women's Issues

Mental Disorders

Adjustment Disorders

Anxiety Disorders
Depressive Disorders

Treatments

Attachment-based
CBT
Culturally Sensitive
Emotion-focused
Multicultural

Narrative
Person-Centered
Solution Focused

Clientele

Teens
Young Adults
Adults
Couples
Parents
LGBTQIA+

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
GAD often co-occurs with major depression.

Panic Disorder(PD)

PD affects 6 million adults, or 2.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

SAD affects 15 million adults, or 6.8% of the U.S. population.
SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13.
According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.

Specific Phobias

Specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age-of-onset is 7 years old.

Treatment For Anxiety

Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. To be effective, psychotherapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and tailored to his or her needs.