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LICSW

Olivia Hussey, LICSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Olivia

Olivia Hussey is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts who has practiced for seven years helping people navigate concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on her experience supporting clients facing relationship difficulties, parenting and family challenges, addiction-related struggles, and workplace or career transitions. Olivia emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while working to strengthen self-esteem, motivation, and coping skills.

Her approach centers on tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s circumstances, with attention to issues like communication breakdowns, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety. Olivia also offers coaching-style support for clients seeking clearer goals and more consistent follow-through.

She encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help and partners with them to develop practical strategies for managing day-to-day stressors and longer-term life changes.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Olivia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional insight. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and stress management strategies to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning; this method teaches tools for breathing, thought reframing, and activity scheduling to address overwhelm and low mood. Another frequent strand of work centers on interpersonal skills and communication - helping people clarify needs, set boundaries, repair relationship patterns, and reduce social anxiety through stepwise practice and feedback.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Olivia partners with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjusts techniques over time so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model on every situation.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessing care across different schedules and locations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can suit mobility or communication preferences, and live chat or text-based messaging create options for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapy into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Olivia commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals.
What is her professional background?
Olivia has seven years of professional experience in clinical practice supporting clients with emotional, interpersonal, and life-change challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds an MA and is licensed as an LICSW in Massachusetts with license number LICSW121831.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people living outside Massachusetts.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide a range of options for engagement.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin a therapy relationship?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English