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Olivia Shuttleworth, LICSW
West Virginia
LICSW - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Olivia
Olivia Shuttleworth is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 33 years of experience. She practices in West Virginia and focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, addictions, and coping with life changes.
She began as a social worker in 1985 and moved into therapy work in 1989. Her background includes inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient treatment, day hospital programs, and rehabilitation work within the VA system. Olivia has also worked in hospice, with emergency shelter childcare, and in state child protective services roles.
Olivia describes working with people across the lifespan, from children to older adults, in a variety of settings. She has supported people with severe mental health diagnoses, eating disorders, obsessive and compulsive concerns, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and issues related to veteran and armed forces experiences.
Her approach uses practical, structured methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a key part of her toolbox. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness skills, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address specific needs.
Olivia frames therapy as a form of formal support alongside the informal supports people already have. She aims to work collaboratively to notice patterns, try different responses, and build coping strategies for everyday life.
How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness translate to online work
Olivia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going and then test new responses. CBT sessions tend to be structured and practical, with specific skills and brief exercises to practice between meetings.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal strategies. DBT skills can be useful when strong emotions or repeated behaviors are getting in the way of daily life. Mindfulness therapy adds short attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Olivia will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted over time.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and format when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, addictions, and coping with life changes among other issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on concrete strategies and practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has worked as a social worker since 1985 and as a therapist since 1989 in inpatient and outpatient settings, VA programs, hospice, and child protection work.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a LICSW licensed in West Virginia and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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