Jackie Olson
After becoming a foster parent and now adoptive parent of four children, I discovered a love of and passion for the family system as well as community systems, which matches beautifully with the MFT systemic perspective. I love seeing how systems work together and the positive changes we can make in our families and communities through personal growth. Having spent a great deal of time with therapists for my children, I have developed a passion for Internal Family Systems, Somatic/Experiential therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, as well as filial play therapy. I have special interest in working with those with trauma, and having seen the immense impacts in my own family, I look forward to the opportunity to work with other families giving them hope for change within their own systems.
Areas of Focus
Internal Family Systems
Somatic and Experiential Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Families and individuals impacted by adoption
Families and individuals impacted by trauma
Families and individuals impacted by trauma foster care
Incorporating Faith and Christian Beliefs as requested by the client and family.
Fertility Difficulties
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
Children/Play Therapy
Church related trauma
Professional Bio
BA - Wisconsin Lutheran College - Milwaukee, WI BA in Psychology
MA - Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) in process from Bethel Seminary
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Herb Grant, director of the MFT program at Bethel Seminary