Olivia joins the Driftwood Recovery team with experience in a myriad of therapeutic settings. Olivia's experience includes; career and mental health counseling in a university setting, middle school counseling, mood and anxiety treatment at the PHP level of care, and crisis helpline intervention. She holds a Master's in Counseling from Texas State University and a Bachelor's in Spanish from the University of Texas.

Olivia works with Riverside residents to clarify their interests, strengths, and goals related to meaningful work, academic pursuits, or volunteer service and provides ongoing support as they move towards these goals and integrate them into their recovery.

Olivia believes positive change occurs when we experience compassion, community, curiosity, and understanding from supportive and authentic relationships. She is passionate about working with clients to clarify what they care most deeply about and collaborating on how to move towards a life full of meaning, purpose, and vitality.

Outside of work, Olivia enjoys hiking, live music, and yoga.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl R. Rogers