Olivia Sessanna, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Olivia Sessanna

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Mood Disorders

Anxiety

Depression

Work-Related Counseling

Behavioral Therapy

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Olivia Sessanna

Hi there, I'm Olivia! My clinical foundation encompasses a wide spectrum of care, which allows me to meet clients exactly where they are in their unique healing journey. Beyond my formal clinical training, my diverse personal and professional experiences provide a grounded, real-world perspective. My focus Whether you are navigating an immediate life transition, seeking short-term guidance, or requiring comprehensive support for deeper, complex struggles, I have the clinical experience to help you navigate it safely and effectively. My approach I utilize evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs. My goal is to provide you with a structured, collaborative, and compassionate space where you can develop practical tools and protective coping strategies. My communication style As a provider, my foundational approach is to meet clients exactly where they are. While I can be straightforward and direct, I can also hold a gentle, supportive space to help you find your own footing. Together, we will collaboratively decide on the specific style and tone of communication that best supports your unique healing journey and goals. My journey to mental healthcare We are all innately helpers; needing each other is a core part of the human experience. Seeing firsthand how a skilled provider's expertise empowers individuals to reach their potential for contentment drew me to this work. I pursued my degree after COVID forced us to ask for help and expand our ideas of connection. My goals for you Once we've clarified your goals and understand the barriers you may struggle with we can develop a plan together of what the steps would look like to reach those goals. We assess at each step what is working what is not and adjust as we need. Examples: mindfulness, coping strategies, reframing, wellness approaches, activity/tasks breakdown.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

NPI number

1558007732

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What practice does Olivia Sessanna work with?

Olivia Sessanna works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Olivia Sessanna?

Olivia Sessanna frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Olivia Sessanna on their profile.