Welcome Willa Olivier, mental health therapist

Willa Olivier (pronounced Villa Olivia), LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor), LADC (licensed alcohol and drug counselor), has joined Winona Health and provides mental health therapy for adults and adolescents and children as young as age 3. “I enjoy working with people of all cultures. Each person comes with their own background and experience, and I want to be there to listen, understand, and guide them to be the best version of themselves,” said Olivier. Her approach to therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness and motivational and acceptance-base therapy. After graduating magna cum laude from Winona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Olivier earned her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and completed training for Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, Minnesota. Prior to coming to the United States in 1999, she earned a diploma in Social Work from the University of Orange Free State in South Africa. In addition to American English, Olivier also speaks Afrikaans and has basic conversational ability in Spanish, German and Dutch. She and her husband have three grown children. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with family – especially her grandkids. For more information about Willa Olivier, LPCC, LADC, and Behavior Health Services, visit www.winonahealth.org. To schedule an appointment, call Winona Health Behavioral Health at 507.454.2606.