Olivia Schwartz, LCSW, LICSW, PMH-C

She/Her

You may be used to carrying more than anyone realizes, while quietly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or deeply misunderstood. Maybe you’re adjusting to pregnancy or postpartum, coping with anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, or navigating changes in your body, relationships, or identity. Whatever has brought you here, you deserve a space where your story can be heard, understood, and honored. Together, we’ll create a space to slow down, express yourself fully, and reconnect with what matters most to you.

I am passionate about reproductive mental health and enjoy supporting individuals across the reproductive lifespan. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health provider (PMH-C), I have specialized training in pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, loss, and PMDD. I also support people living with disabilities, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders.

I balance warmth with thoughtful challenge, to help you understand patterns that may keep you stuck. Together, we’ll slow down, tune into what your body is communicating, and make sense of the experiences that have shaped you. Along the way, we’ll build practical tools that support you in everyday life. My hope is that we will create a space where you can care for yourself with greater compassion, and move through healing in a way that feels both meaningful and manageable.

My lived experience with disability influences the way I show up as a therapist. I understand that disability can bring joy and grief, along with profound shifts in identity, relationships, and the way we move through the world. I honor these experiences while recognizing that each person’s story is unique.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than a decade working in community-based social services including community mental health, crisis intervention, housing programs, and shelters. These experiences continue to shape my belief that healing happens in the context of our relationships, communities, and the systems we navigate.

Teletherapy and in-person with adults 18+

Licensed in Oregon and Washington.

(971) 247-1967 in the NE Portland office
(503) 286-7909 fax

olivia@energymatterspdx.com

Email contact preferred

 

“The many identities you hold and your lived experiences are not in conflict with each other; they make you sharp, whole, and extraordinary.”

– Alice Wong

Issues Treated

Treatment Techniques