OLGA PABON
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” – Brené Brown
M.A. LMSW
Embracing life transitions and self-discovering can be challenging and you do not have to do it alone. It will be my honor to work alongside you, as you overcome life’s many challenges, obstacles, and traumas and embrace your healing journey to live a more fulfilling life.
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Olga is a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Master of Social Work acquiring her advanced clinical licensure under the supervision of Jennifer Varela, LCSW-S. Her experience includes more than seven years of working for local and out of state violence prevention and intervention non-profits agencies, that provide support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Olga has also served in the Army for the past four years working in the behavioral health field.
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Olga obtained her master’s degree in social at Columbia University (New York, USA) and her bachelor’s degree at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogota, Colombia). Her approach to counseling and therapeutic services centered in providing anti-oppressive, strength based, and evidence based/informed practices. She has been trained in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Prolonged Grief Therapy.
Certifications and Specialties
ADD/ADHD
Depression and Anxiety
LGBTQI Issues
Obsession Compulsive Issues
Racial identity and Acculturation
Women's Issues
Chronic Pain and Illness
Drug & Alcohol Addiction
Life Transition Issues
PTSD & EMDR
Trauma
Codependency Issues
Grief and Loss
Mood Disorders
Physical Disabilities
Veterans
Modalities
Behavioral Analysis
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Based (MBCT)
Person- Centered
Coaching
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Motivational Interviewing
Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
