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Brittany Olson

Compassionate, goal-focused clinical therapist

LCPC Montana

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
Languages
English
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About Brittany

Brittany Olson is an LCPC based in Montana with nine years of clinical experience. She brings a background that includes work in prevention, early childhood settings, community programs, and residential care, plus focused time supporting LGBTQ+ services during an internship.

Background and approach

Her training also includes addictions counseling and several years addressing substance-related concerns alongside broader clinical practice. Her style balances directness with warmth; she describes herself as straightforward while maintaining compassion and respect.

Brittany collaborates with clients to set clear goals and create individualized treatment plans, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods when appropriate. She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, eating and substance use issues, relationship and family matters, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, career stress, and related areas.

Clients can expect a pragmatic yet empathetic stance aimed at practical steps and measurable progress. Brittany affirms the courage it takes to seek help and frames therapy as a partnership focused on moving toward healthier patterns and improved coping with life’s challenges.

Using Evidence-Informed Approaches in Online Therapy

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress; it emphasizes practical skills and homework to support change between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and integrating traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact, using paced, supportive strategies to address trauma-related symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist will work with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and concerns and adapt methods accordingly rather than assuming one fixed path. This collaborative effort helps shape a personalized plan that fits the client’s needs.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for scheduling, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured therapies, skills practice, and ongoing support in ways that fit many lifestyles and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brittany commonly address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating issues, depression, addictions, relationship and family matters, grief, parenting, self esteem, ADHD, and career or life change challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Brittany combines a direct, pragmatic approach with warmth and compassion, collaborating with clients to set goals and develop a tailored treatment plan.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has nine years of clinical experience that include prevention work, early childhood services, community and residential settings, and an internship supporting LGBTQ+ services, along with several years in addictions work.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LCPC with credential details MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-38225 and practices in Montana.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for online care.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by client location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English