Hello!
I'm Olivia LaMothe, Marriage & Family Therapist, Intern
As the owner of Transcend Counseling, PLLC, I'm pursuing my dream of using my professional, educational and life experience to help people and work for myself!
I became a therapist because, honestly... life was hitting hard and I needed to equip myself personally, while pursuing my next steps professionally. I got my start in the helping profession working in ministry, but even before that I had a strong interest in how things work, especially people, so a Bachelor's degree in Psychology made sense. I worked in corporate administrative, marketing and development roles for several years, got married and had a couple kids, just as it was becoming clear that I wanted to do something that had more meaning behind it. I returned to school in 2012, and completed my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. It's been one of my best decisions. I truly love what I do!
Now, while I'm not doing therapy, I'm hanging out with my family, traveling as much as I can, eating good food and getting time outside. As a native Los Angeles resident, I love the Las Vegas Spring and Fall months, when the temperature is 60's and sunny. These are the days when I can be found reading in my backyard or taking my dog for a walk. I'm a homebody too though and love watching movies and streaming tv!
My professional life and experience
As a student intern I worked with children in the school setting and facilitated outpatient therapy and support groups with victims of domestic violence. In private practice settings, I have worked with teenagers, adults, couples and families, dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, adjustment issues, PTSD, conflict, relationship issues and more.
Over the past several years, I have become more specialized in working with both individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, trauma, attachment wounds, and life transitions. I continue to pursue advanced training and consultation because I believe growth as a therapist requires both knowledge and humility.
I use Emotion Focused Therapy, Parts work and EMDR as a framework for therapy, which all seemlessly draw from attachment science, neurobiology and somatic interventions.
Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and easy to talk to. My goal is to create a space where clients feel emotionally safe enough to explore difficult subject matters while also receiving clear guidance toward meaningful change.
Trainings
Emotion Focused Therapy Core Skills (February 2026)
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, EMDR Therapy (January, 2026)
Parts & Memory Therapy, Level I & II (March, 2025)
Externship in Emotion Focused Therapy (June 2024)
Complex Treatment of Trauma, Level I & II
Gottman Method for Couples, Level I (August 2022)