Dr Akira Olsen
Clinical Psychologist

Hello I'm a board-certified Clinical Psychologist (Lic.#23573), Consultant with over 16+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including Community Clinics, School based programs, family and Womens Shelters, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Juvenile court mental health programs. 

I have worked with people with diverse backgrounds. I am bilingual in Japanese. I have private practice in San Francisco and San Mateo. In addition, as clinical supervisor, I provide  supervision to graduate students and postdoctoral interns in my office and a community mental health clinic. 

I work with children, teenagers, parents, and adults covering a wide range of issues (not limited to),  Anxiety, Stress, OCD, Emotional Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Work-Life balance, Motivation & Purpose, and Personal growth issues.

My approaches to psychotherapy is eclectic and integrative: Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Biological. 

I conduct Mental Health Assessments, Psychodiagnostic Testing, Psychotherapy, Consultation and Clinical supervision. 

I believe that people can heal and overcome trauma with the right support and treatment and we can grow into a whole person throughout life. 

My research interests include child and adolescent psychology, Mental Health Technology, Gender issues, Cultural expressions via art, fashion, and music, Integrative and holistic (mind-brain- emotions/body) approaches to mental health treatments 

The first step is: contact me by phone (415) 508-7798 (24/7)  or email at drakiraolsen@gmail.com to request my intake packet. Please provide your mailing address or email address. 

15 minutes free phone consultation is available upon request. 

You need to submit your intake form to my office for setting up an office initial meeting (45 minutes). 

I look forward to hearing from you!