Supporting Youth Who Self-Harm

Olivia supports youth (14+) and young adults in French & English by using a trauma-informed, client-centered approach. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), yoga, many different somatic approaches and various talk therapies.

She has over 11 years of experience working in diverse settings with individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, burnout, nervous system dysregulation and trauma.

She has worked in various settings including a community health and resource centre, a hospital, the Children`s Aid Society and in French public schools for several years. She gained experience in crisis management, risk assessment and critical incident debriefing and has supported youth, parents and staff dealing with self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Throughout her professional experience, she had the opportunity to develop workshops and training modules on topics ranging from self-harm, to anxiety and trauma, present at conferences and run therapy groups. In addition to her work at Thrive Together, Olivia also teaches a college-level class and facilitates workplace and public workshops on mental health and trauma with a different organization.