- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Social anxiety focus
About Olga
Olga Watts-Smith is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults, adolescents, and families on stress, anxiety, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, relationship issues, and parenting challenges. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Her practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional regulation and interpersonal problems. Olga focuses on building a collaborative relationship so people can talk through patterns that get in the way of daily life. She uses a structured approach that helps clients identify goals and take manageable steps toward them.
Olga has extensive experience with attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and issues that come up around infidelity. She also works with parents facing disruptive mood dysregulation in young people and supports women and young adults navigating life transitions.
In sessions she aims to increase insight into behavior and mood, and to practice skills that reduce overwhelming reactions. Treatment plans are guided by each person’s strengths and needs rather than a one-size-fits-all program. Progress is measured in concrete changes people can notice in daily routines.
Choosing to start therapy can feel difficult. Olga emphasizes steady, ethical care and clear communication so people know what to expect. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based work translates to online sessions
Olga uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotional regulation and interpersonal patterns. One common approach focuses on teaching practical skills for managing stress and intense emotions, helping people notice triggers and practice alternative responses. Another approach centers on understanding attachment and relationship patterns to improve how people relate to others and handle conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Olga collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Treatment decisions are guided by what the person wants to change and what works for their daily life.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to keep up. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Olga’s focus is on making strategies and skill practice usable in everyday situations so sessions can support changes outside the therapy hour.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, relationship and parenting issues, and related topics such as attachment and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a structured, collaborative style to help clients notice patterns, set goals, and practice new skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician in Illinois.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois; sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English for those clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.