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Olivia Kennedy, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Olivia

Olivia Kennedy is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who centers her practice on collaborative, evidence-informed care.

Background and approach

With six years of professional experience in New Jersey, she draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based work to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and challenges tied to life transitions and attention differences like ADHD. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and tailored interventions that reflect each person's goals and circumstances.

She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication difficulties, and feelings of guilt or uncertainty about life purpose, shaping treatment plans to address practical coping strategies alongside deeper emotional patterns. Olivia aims to make the process approachable, meeting clients where they are and adjusting pacing and techniques as needs change.

She recognizes the courage involved in seeking support and works to create a steady, adaptable partnership throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress by focusing on present-day strategies and measurable goals. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape emotions and responses, offering space to understand trust, connection, and interpersonal needs and to develop healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Olivia collaborates with each client to choose and adapt methods that align with their concerns, values, and pace, combining techniques when helpful and revisiting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into work and family schedules or to continue care from different locations within New Jersey. These formats support consistent contact and allow therapists and clients to work together on skills, problem-solving, and emotional support in ways that suit individual routines and communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Olivia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, coping with life changes, and ADHD, and also helps with caregiver stress, communication issues, guilt and shame, and exploring life purpose.
What is Olivia's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining client-centered listening with techniques from CBT, attachment-based, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapies to match individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience providing therapeutic services in New Jersey.
What credentials and location are listed?
Olivia holds an LCSW and is licensed in New Jersey with licence number NJ LCSW 44SC06326700.
In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What does the process look like to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English