Olivia Fesser, MA LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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*Telehealth services only

Welcome! My name is Olivia Fesser (she/her/hers and they/them/theirs) and I am glad you’ve made it to my page to explore getting started with or to continue your therapeutic journey. 

Working through life’s challenges is a complex task. Whether it is in relationships or mental health, we are always navigating the many layers of our human experience. As your therapist, I will work with you to explore the unique layers of life and your relationships. I will remain curious with you as we uncover the narratives that inform your life so that you can discover what areas of your life would benefit from growth and change. Establishing trust and understanding is my first priority in our work together as I believe (and studies show) that engaging in a therapeutic relationship has the potential to be healing in itself. Prioritizing therapy can be symbolic of allowing yourself to slow down enough to reassess what wellbeing means to you at this point in your life.

I provide an approach to therapy that is collaborative, transparent, person-centered and non-judgmental. It is important to me that all of my clients feel safe to share their individual life experiences and that they feel seen and heard when they do so. With my bachelor’s degree in Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and as a systemically trained therapist, I maintain awareness of the fact that all aspects of our human identities intersect with the world around us. I firmly believe that you are the expert on your lived experience and that you are not defined by your life’s challenges. 

I have experience in and a passion for working with couples, families, and individuals between the ages of 17-70+ years old that are seeking support with:

I utilize a narrative therapy approach while tying in elements of the areas I have received specific training in, such as the Gottman Method (Level 1) and grief/loss. I am eager to start this therapeutic journey with you and/or your partner with the intention of supporting you as you continue to discover the shifts and the tools that serve you best in this life. 

When I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, cooking, swimming, listening to (loud) music, reading romance novels, and learning about consciousness.

Credentials
Licensed Marriage + Family Therapist (#4631)

Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Think we’re a good fit?

I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

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