Olivia Friedman, M.A.

Psychology Intern

Tel: 212-506-5935
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About Olivia Friedman, M.A.

I view therapy as a holistic and flexible space where sessions are tailored to your unique needs and goals. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship, one in which you feel supported, heard, and seen as a partner in your path toward healing and growth. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I strive to help you feel empowered in facing life’s stressors.

My Approach:

I approach our work together with compassion and curiosity. I am grounded in a psychodynamic framework to help you explore emotions, patterns, and core themes that may be shaping how you experience life. I also integrate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, while supporting you in developing effective coping strategies for everyday life. Additionally, I incorporate trauma-informed therapy as needed.
I have expertise working with individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, immigration stressors, chronic medical issues, and life transitions. I am deeply attuned to you and your experiences in our sessions, listening with care to understand what’s happening for you, while offering thoughtful feedback and insight. I hold a supportive space and aim to help you connect with your inner strengths and resilience, while also integrating skills as needed for you to use in your daily life.

Professional Background

I am completing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University, where I also earned my M.A. in Psychology. Prior to this, I studied psychology with a clinical concentration as an undergraduate at Boston College. I have held pre-doctoral positions at Northwell’s Eating Disorder Center, the New York Center for Children, the Parnes Clinic at Yeshiva University, and the Cooke School and Institute. I have worked with a diverse range of individuals across the lifespan throughout my doctoral education. I have gained experience with culturally sensitive individual and group psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessments, for a wide range of clinical conditions. My completed dissertation explores a technique for training doctoral students and its effect on trainee therapeutic skills.

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