Stephen Oliver M.A. Mental Health Counseling

(He/Him)

Accepting Clients

Hello! My name is Stephen Oliver (he/him), and I help people work on managing emotions in a way that feels attainable and individualized.

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Cambridge, MA
Supervised by Caroline Sheahan, LICSW

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About My Clients

Throughout my career, I have found both pride and experience in helping people discover and practice different approaches that can help make symptoms of anxiety, depression, and ADHD feel less overwhelming and more approachable. Whether it be racing thoughts, difficulty finding motivation to complete tasks, challenges with transitioning between tasks, or a combination of other anxiety, depression, or ADHD symptoms, I look forward to helping you take back your day-to-day.

My Background and Approach

Throughout my time as a clinician, I have found that each person I have worked with has had their own unique struggles, difficulties, strengths, and preferences. With this level of individuality, my approach focuses on meeting you where you are at, listening to your specific story and emotions, and coming up with a strategy and rhythm that allows you to not only work on your goals but also increase comfortability with therapy. In sessions, my approach is to first form a safe and trusting environment and therapeutic relationship before discussing what overall goals you have for therapy. Once those goals are established, I believe in collaborating to discuss what science based and evidence backed coping skills sound realistic and helpful for you.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that, while concrete and evidenced based coping skills are incredibly helpful in allowing people to make the changes that they want to see in life, the most important part of therapy is feeling heard and respected. I also believe that starting therapy, as with any new experience, can potentially feel overwhelming, exciting, scary, or a combination of those emotions and more. However, in session, I believe that we can potentially use trust, concrete steps and goals, and authenticity to create an environment that feels both safe and productive.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

Supervision
Supervised by Caroline Sheahan, LICSW · 126151
Years in practice
2 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Tufts
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • MassGeneral Brigham

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

875 Massachusetts Ave.
Suite 7-5
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-249-4664

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 42.367968°, -71.1073143°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $190 - 190/session

Info

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875 Massachusetts Ave.
Suite 7-5
Cambridge, MA 02139

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