Richard Olinger, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Richard Olinger

Focus areas

Adult Psychotherapy

EMDR Therapy

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Queer

Faith

Buddhist

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Richard Olinger

I specialize in EMDR therapy, a powerful tool for reducing the impact of difficult life experiences. Alongside this modality, I integrate a variety of other evidence-based approaches to create a holistic approach tailored to your unique needs. I have experience working with clients from all backgrounds and with a wide variety of problems and situations. I hold a Master's in Clinical Social Work from The University of Chicago, which has equipped me with a strong foundation to support my clients effectively.

What should a new client know about working with you?

In my work with clients I try to bring the mindfulness, compassion, and lightness necessary for us to go to deeper places and make real progress. It's important for us to determine what really matters to you, what's been getting in the way, and how we can neutralize those issues.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

In the first couple of sessions we will start getting to know each other and clarifying the problem. We'll work on identifying useful skills and a an appropriate treatment plan. Many of my clients are interested in EMDR therapy to address the lingering impacts of past experiences. The duration and course of this therapy will vary depending on each client's unique situation. This therapy typically begins with building client strengths and coping skills to facilitate processing and minimize risk of adverse reactions. Other modalities may be integrated including Internal Family Systems (aka parts work), mindfulness and compassion, and cognitive restructuring. For non-EMDR clients, we will work to identify the various factors continue to the client's problem(s) and identify skills and strategies to resolve these issues. My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Positive Psychology.

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In-network insurances

Aetna

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $150 for 55 minutes

Ongoing session: $150 for 55 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Richard Olinger, LCSW

Education and training

The University of Chicago, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1386201861

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How soon can I make an appointment with Richard Olinger?

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Is Richard Olinger accepting new patients?

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What practice does Richard Olinger work with?

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What are common reasons for patients to see Richard Olinger?

Richard Olinger frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Richard Olinger on their profile.