Joseph Olvera

LMFT

Hello, my name is Joseph Olvera, LMFT. I have worked in the area of community mental health for more than a decade. My specialties are working with individuals, including children and families, who have experienced trauma. I also work with a variety of other issues, including depression, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, parent-child relational issues, attachment issues, and many more.

Experience – When I was young, I always knew I wanted to work in a profession where I was helping people in a deep and personal way. This led me to a career in the field of community mental health, where I worked with at-risk youth in a variety of settings. I loved the idea that I could help someone discover parts of themselves that were always there, but they never thought to use to solve their own problems. I’m just there listening – I’m present at the moment with my clients.

Approach – I use a combination of Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients in exploring how they can build the skills necessary to make meaningful changes in their lives. I believe the client has the potential within themselves to uncover strengths they didn’t know they had. I also use Mindfulness to help people gain awareness and insights into their own experiences. This can help in noticing the subtle judgments we place on ourselves and how this shapes the lens we see the world through.

Areas of Interest

• ADHD
• Anger
• Anxiety/Stress
• Child and Teens
• Depression
• Family issues
• Grief and loss
• LGBTQ+
• Marriage/Couples
• Oppositional Defiant disorder/Conduct disorder
• PTSD/Trauma
• Personality disorders
• Separation anxiety

What is a first appointment like with me? I start by understanding the issues from your perspective and by asking questions that help me understand the way the world looks from your point of view. Most of the time, by the end of the first session, I have a good understanding of the primary issues, so we can work together in resolving them. Hopefully, by the time you walk out, you would feel like there is someone else on your journey with you.