Jo Ogilvie

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

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 specialties include working with clients 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.

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 have worked with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for the past 1.5 years, 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:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness Techniques

• Feminist Radical Theory

• Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Critical Race Theory