Jo Ogilvie

I aim to create safe, empathy-filled spaces where people can be vulnerable, authentic, accountable, and liberated.

My specialties include working with clients and/or queer couples who are dealing with depression, complex trauma, identity loss/changes, relationship challenges, Autism/ADHD, grief, anger, and personality disorders. I do my best work with both young and older adults, and with those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I also conduct couple’s counseling sessions for queer couples.

I am passionate about social justice, access to care, destigmatization, decolonization, and cultural awareness. I believe clients are experts in their own lives. Through a collaborative, trauma-informed lens, I hope we can start to navigate any challenges or unmet needs together.

My counseling style encourages a whole-person, trauma-informed approach, meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to their needs, including incorporating humor when appropriate. My philosophy is that my humanity is tied to yours, and I carry this with me throughout my practice.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver, with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma. I got my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and my Minor in Spanish from Carleton College.

I worked with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, gaining experience with grief, anger, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and complex trauma among incarcerated people. Prior to this, I was an intern at the Community Living Alliance in Madison, WI where I worked with adults with disabilities to ensure they could live independently. I have also worked in various psychology labs studying PTSD, adolescent suicide risk assessment, and Alzheimer’s Disease.

I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Feminist Radical Theory

• Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Critical Race Theory

jo@rootedandrestored.org