Olivia Lo, MS, TLMHC, CADC
West Des Moines, IA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
It is common to look like you have everything handled on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about the road ahead. As we move through adulthood, life brings a distinct set of shifts—changing career trajectories, shifting family dynamics, caregiving responsibilities, empty nests, retirement, or grieving significant losses. Navigating these seasons can leave you asking, “Who am I now, and what do I want this next chapter to look like?”
I specialize in working with adults who are navigating complex life transitions, relationship fatigue, anxiety, depression, or old patterns that no longer serve them. My approach blends a warm, grounded presence with practical, collaborative tools. In our work together, we will honor the wisdom of your lived experience while addressing what feels heavy, helping you clarify boundaries, cultivate self-trust, and move into your next stage of life with clarity and purpose.
Therapy is a dedicated space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your sense of self beneath the demands and roles you’ve carried for years. My work centers on supporting adults and older adults as they navigate the emotional complexities of identity shifts, evolving relationships, grief, and personal reinvention.
My own journey through major life transitions, shifting relationship dynamics, and the ongoing work of rediscovering identity deeply informs my practice. I know firsthand how unsettling it can feel when familiar roles change or when you realize that old ways of coping simply aren’t working anymore. I bring that lived perspective to every session with warmth, non-judgment, and deep respect for your individual story.
In therapy, you can expect a grounded, collaborative partnership focused on:
Navigating Role & Identity Shifts: Finding purpose, direction, and autonomy during major milestones—such as career pivots, empty nesting, caregiving demands, retirement, or bodily and lifestyle changes.
Breaking Established Patterns: Examining long-held relational habits, people-pleasing, or emotional coping mechanisms to make room for healthier boundaries and greater peace of mind.
Processing Grief & Complex Emotions: Creating room to work through anger, unaddressed trauma, loss, and the natural anxieties that arise during major life passages.
Practical Tools for Real-Life Change: Translating deep personal insight into practical, everyday strategies for communication, emotional regulation, and self-care.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Grand View University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$225 - $250Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Health Partners
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Gambling
- Grief & Loss
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
Languages
- English
Website and social media