Therapist in Charleston, South Carolina Kari Olsen, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-40
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Kari Olsen, MSW, LISW-CP
Specializes In:
Kari Olsen is an Independent Licensed Professional Therapist with 12 years experience specializing in trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, panic disorder, and depression in children, adolescents and young adults ages 8-40. Kari uses a person-centered and strengths-based approach, is certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice with clients. Kari has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Human Development from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. In her free time, Kari enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also loves being outdoors, especially at the beach, and reading.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-40
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Emotional abuse
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
Insurances Accepted
- Absolute Total Care
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Companion Benefit (BCBS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Promise Health Plan (Prisma)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of South Carolina
FAQs
Please call us at 854-246-1100 to schedule an appointment with Kari Olsen.
Kari Olsen generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 854-246-1100 to find out Kari Olsen's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kari Olsen:
- Absolute Total Care
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Companion Benefit (BCBS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Promise Health Plan (Prisma)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 854-246-1100 to see how we can help.
Kari Olsen is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Kari Olsen works at:
Yes, Kari Olsen does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Kari Olsen is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: