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ArinNaia Olson

ArinNaia Olson

LMHC

Mindful, person-centered counseling

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Warm and compassionate
  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma-aware approach

About ArinNaia

ArinNaia Olson is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington. She brings eight years of clinical experience helping people with depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Her manner is described as warm and caring, and she emphasizes kindness and sensitivity in sessions.

She combines Mindfulness Therapy with client-centered and existential ideas. She also uses EMDR and hypnotherapy approaches when appropriate. Sessions focus on the person in front of her, not a label, and the plan is built with each client’s goals in mind.

Her style leans toward practical, grounded work. That can mean learning mindful ways to notice stress, practicing different responses to worry, or making small changes that improve sleep and daily routines. She pays attention to body-based responses and how past events affect present reactions.

ArinNaia offers a collaborative approach. She listens, reflects, and helps people set clear steps toward coping with life changes, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, or career stress. Trauma, abuse, and compassion fatigue are also areas she addresses.

People meet her for steady, compassionate support while they sort through complicated feelings. The focus is on building tools that fit a person’s life and helping them move toward clearer meaning and more manageable daily routines.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices that help reduce reactivity and calm the nervous system. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties by helping people notice patterns and make small changes in daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so clients can explore values, relationships, and next steps at their own pace.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and how people respond to life’s big questions. It can help when someone feels stuck, empty, or unsure about direction and purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try based on concerns, goals, and preferences. Clients and therapist adjust the plan as needed to make progress together.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and the style of sessions you prefer.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does ArinNaia help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include parenting strain, addiction, ADHD, and trauma or abuse.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm, peaceful, and caring. She emphasizes kindness, listens closely, and builds practical steps that fit each person’s life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience as a mental health counselor working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Washington state.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

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