Dr. Olsen’s expertise in educating and supporting youth, families, and businesses on the impact of trauma and ADHD is widely recognized.
BURLINGAME, CA, November 06, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Akira Olsen has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Olsen is a distinguished clinical psychologist and chief executive officer of WARM Education, Training & Consulting in Burlingame, California. She has been at the helm of her organization since 2024, providing comprehensive mental health education to the public, including specialized programs in education, consulting and speaking engagements for individuals, parents, educators and businesses. As such, Dr. Olsen focuses on addressing the impacts of trauma and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specifically on prevention and solution development.
In addition to her role at WARM Education, Dr. Olsen has served as a clinical psychologist at LifeStance Health Inc. in San Francisco since 2023, providing virtual services. She has also been serving as a co-parenting family consultant and forensic psychologist for the San Mateo County Family Court Panel since 2016. Dr. Olsen’s expertise in educating and supporting youth, families, and businesses on the impact of trauma and ADHD is widely recognized.
Furthermore, Dr. Olsen has been the chief executive officer and clinical psychologist at Dr. Akira Olsen, Psychologist Inc. since 2010, providing in-person, virtual and forensic services. As a leading authority in mental health, she works with a diverse clientele, including youth and adults, to address challenges related to anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Dr. Olsen is renowned for her innovative approach to mental wellness, particularly through social media platforms like Instagram, where she has developed programs to broaden mental health education. Her commitment extends to supervising graduate students at her clinic and providing comprehensive psychological services. Moreover, Dr. Olsen has been leading an LGBTQ group as part of her clients’ online community to boost their confidence and self-esteem.
Dr. Olsen’s earlier career included working as a clinical psychologist at Octave Health Group Inc. from 2021 to 2023. She also worked as a clinical faculty member and a clinical supervisor for doctoral students at Palo Alto University and the Stanford Consortium (PGSP) from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a clinical supervisor at StarVista from 2018 to 2019 and as a per diem psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine during the same period. Among other noteworthy roles, Dr. Olsen excelled as a clinical psychologist, child and family therapist, community health educator and community organizer at the Homeless Children’s Network between 2007 and 2010 and gained valuable experience as a child and adolescent therapist and psychology intern at the Ann Martin Center from 2004 to 2008.
In preparation for her career in mental health, Dr. Olsen received a bachelor’s degree in cognitive psychology and human science from Keio University in 1993. Subsequently, she received a master’s degree in clinical psychology and east-west psychology and a Doctor of Psychology in clinical psychology and child and family psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Olsen is licensed by the Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners, is a board-certified clinical psychologist in California and Nevada, and holds several other credentials, including acceptance commitment therapy certification.
Active in her professional community, Dr. Olsen is a member of the Society for Couple and Family Psychology, the American Psychological Association, the Nevada Psychological Association and the Asian American Psychological Association, among others.
Dr. Olsen’s dedication extends beyond her professional roles into civic engagement as a volunteer with the Burlingame School District. As an author, she has published several works, including “The Rise of an Anxious Society: Recognizing, Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Girls” in 2018 and “A Beginner’s Guide to Emotional Trauma: Navigating Healing and Resilience” in 2019.
In light of her contributions, Dr. Olsen has received such awards as being named one of the Top Five Online Mental Health Therapists by JustAnswer LLC in 2011.
Dr. Olsen plans to continue dedicating herself to meaningful projects, such as the WARM Mental Health Program, which focuses on young families’ mental health education and ADHD support. She is also committed to raising awareness about mental wellness through Instagram and expanding mental health programs for early infant mental health education and intervention for parents.
Dr. Olsen lives with her husband, Howard Olsen, and daughter, Emiko. Howard is an attorney and a managing partner at Steiner Law Office in San Francisco.
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