Ava Johnson Oleski is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri (MO LPC 2020014178) with five years of clinical experience. She assists people coping with stress and anxiety, addresses relationship and family conflicts, and supports recovery from trauma and abuse. She also helps clients build motivation, confidence, and healthier self-esteem.

Ava works with teens, adults, seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and couples. Her listed specialties include working with clients who identify as Christian, gay, older, or non-religious, and she is identified as a therapist of color and a female clinician.

She is the proud wife of a decorated Marine. Ava approaches therapy believing that each person is the expert of their own story and that they already possess strengths to overcome challenges. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and offers encouragement to those beginning that process.