Dr. Akira Olsen

All around us, we find a common current of anxiety. Akira D. Olsen, Psy.D. MA, the author of The Rise of an Anxious Society, is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in San Francisco and the Bay Area who is working toward a better tomorrow for those who are ready to heal. Along with her private practice, Dr. Olsen is a mental-wellness and behavior consultant and coach who works with both children and adults.

Dr. Olsen works diligently with people from all walks of life: students, parents, politicians, CEOs, professionals, and more. Whether she is treating anxiety, depression, or trauma, Dr. Olsen’s approach is one of humility, calm, and empathy. She understands that the variety of human experience can be infinite, but our reaction to it can be explained and treated with positive results. Dr. Olsen, through her clinical practice, books, and consulting and speaking engagements, provides an integrative and holistic approach for healing.

She is trained in psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, biological, and social therapy methods. Her professional assessments determine the right approach for each of her patients.

With nearly two decades of experience in public and private practice, Dr. Olsen is committed to improving mental health and wellness for her patients. She is a dedicated researcher and continues to contribute to her discipline’s scientific literature. Dr. Olsen is also bilingual, speaking fluent Japanese.