About Dr. Elizabeth Ollen
Focus areas
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Childhood Trauma
Pediatric Anxiety
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Depression
Pediatric Depression
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Trauma Focused
Relational
Structural Family Therapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Strength-Based
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
LesbianLanguages spoken
English
What should a new client know about working with you?
Dr. Ollen takes a collaborative approach to working with clients. She has expertise in depression, anxiety, stress/trauma/PTSD, life transitions, grief/loss, and identity concerns/stressors related to various aspects of identity (including LGBTQ clients, people who are donor-conceived, those with experience in foster care/adoption). She uses a variety of evidence-based interventions (in other words, research supported therapies) for individual, family, and couples therapy, as well as parent coaching. I am also trained in ketamine assisted psychotherapy and can offer support for clients seeking psychedelic assisted therapies.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Dr. Ollen asks new clients to fill out an (optional) online intake form, to help focus the first intake session. After 1-2 intake sessions, Dr. Ollen will provide a "feedback" session where she provides her clinical impressions, diagnostic impression, and treatment recommendations (in other words, what seems to be going on, and what she thinks would be helpful in terms of treatment and what that therapy would look like). At this point, clients can decide whether they'd like to proceed or not.
Dr. Elizabeth Ollen is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
More information on payments and coverage
I do not contract directly with insurance companies, but instead provide a superbill. A superbill is a receipt that shows the amount that you paid directly for the services (plus additional details like my national provider ID number, billable diagnostic codes, etc.) Then your insurance company will directly reimburse you a portion of the cost.
Payment for services is made by the client directly to the provider via credit card or Venmo at the end of each month; then insurance may reimburse you directly a percentage of the session cost (usually by mailing a check). Many PPO plans will provide some reimbursement for "out-of-network providers" Insurance providers typically reimburse 50-80% of session costs, but it could be more or less than this, depending on the insurance. Insurance plan coverage varies widely, so please check with your provider for specific coverage and rates of reimbursement (see recommended questions below). If you choose to seek reimbursement, you submit a "superbill" that lists a diagnosis and other necessary information.
Invoices and superbills will be provided via email at the end of each month following receipt of payment. Dr. Ollen often is listed as "in network" for some insurance through her full time job at the UCLA Medical Center (where she des not directly see clients); these services would be rendered through her private practice, which is not affiliated with UCLA, which is important to communicate when calling your insurance company. Helpful questions to ask your insurance company: (1) Do I have mental health coverage? (2) What % of my bill will be covered for services obtained by an out-of-network provider? (3) How many session would be covered for services obtained by an out-of-network provider? (4) How many sessions will be covered per calendar year? (5) What is my deductible and has it been met?
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Clark University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1508346883
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth Ollen?
Generally, Dr. Elizabeth Ollen has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Ollen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Elizabeth Ollen accepting new patients?
Dr. Elizabeth Ollen generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Ollen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Ollen accept my insurance?
Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dr. Ollen is in-network.
Can I make an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth Ollen online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Ollen using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Elizabeth Ollen work with?
Dr. Elizabeth Ollen works with Dr. Elizabeth Ollen, SP.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Elizabeth Ollen?
Dr. Elizabeth Ollen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Elizabeth Ollen on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Elizabeth Ollen speak?
Dr. Elizabeth Ollen speaks English.