Olivia Lehnert, MSW

email Olivia: olivialehnert@pccassociates.care

Olivia Lehnert recently graduated with her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a certificate in evidence-based practices for children and adolescents experiencing a mental health issue. She has experience providing individual and family therapy to children and adolescents of all ages, as well as engaging in comprehensive assessment and collaborative treatment planning. 

Ms. Lehnert has experience working with a range of presenting concerns and training in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches. She also believes in the social-emotional benefits of engaging in play and other creative activities for children and adolescents across all stages of development. 

Ms. Lehnert maintains the importance of centering the client and their family in the therapeutic process, and taking into consideration the many systems (familial, social, cultural, etc.) that may be impacting them at any given time. Overall, Ms. Lehnert aims to improve the functioning and wellbeing of her clients through an empathetic and warm therapeutic space in which clients and their families can express themselves freely.