Olivia Shuttleworth

Olivia Shuttleworth began her career as a social worker in 1985 and has practiced as a therapist since 1989. Her clinical work spans inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient services, day hospital programs and rehabilitation work within the VA system serving veterans, as well as hospice care.

She has worked across the lifespan, from children to older adults, with roles that have included childcare work at an emergency shelter, service as a DHHR-CPS worker, and therapeutic care for seniors in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Over the years her caseload has included people coping with eating disorders, severe mental health diagnoses, trauma, depression and anxiety, and those navigating life changes such as physical loss or the death of a loved one, including pets.

Her clinical approach draws on a set of evidence-informed techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness skills. Olivia understands that becoming a therapist is a humbling process that reinforces how common it is to face overwhelming struggles, and she emphasizes the importance of support as a core element of recovery.

She offers formal therapeutic support to individuals who are seeking help. Olivia is a licensed clinical social worker in West Virginia and brings 33 years of experience to her practice, working to provide steady, experienced care for those facing a wide range of mental health and life challenges.