Olga Watts-Smith, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 20 years in practice

Olga Watts-Smith is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180006109 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1124239884 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Olga

Olga Watts-Smith is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 20 years of experience. She works with adults and adolescents on stress, anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and relationship and parenting concerns. Olga focuses on building a trusting, collaborative relationship so people feel safe to talk about what matters most to them.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. Sessions are structured and supportive, and she helps clients notice patterns in feelings and behavior.

Background and approach

The goal is to increase emotional regulation and build practical skills that make daily life easier. Olga places emphasis on clear goals and steady progress. She meets people where they are and adapts pacing to the situation.

Whether addressing social anxiety, impulsivity, caregiver stress, or issues around attachment and abandonment, she works to create an understandable plan. Her practice also covers family problems, infidelity, women’s issues, and challenges many young adults face. Olga aims to help clients gain insight and apply new strategies outside of sessions.

She clarifies next steps so progress feels concrete. People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and an empathetic listener. Olga aims to be consistent, respectful, and nonjudgmental throughout the work.

She helps clients translate therapy into real-world change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Olga lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family problems
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Mood disorders
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Olga uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills, insight, and behavior change. One common approach involves identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This is useful for issues like depression, social anxiety, and mood swings.

Another approach emphasizes building emotional regulation and coping skills. Sessions include step-by-step practice of techniques to manage strong feelings, handle impulsivity, and reduce stress. That work often helps with caregiver stress, attachment challenges, and disruptions in mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Olga will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for scheduling and access. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on meaningful change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Olga focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship issues, and parenting concerns, along with related areas like attachment, abandonment, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style centers on a trusting, collaborative relationship with structured, supportive sessions that help people explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

How long has she practiced?

She has 20 years of professional experience working in mental health settings with adults and adolescents.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility in how people connect.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

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