About Elaine Olson, Ph.D.

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Elaine is a full-time mental health professional with a private practise in Ilderton, Ontario. Over the last 20 years, locally, nationally and internationally, Elaine has invested her abilities into many aspects of social development and assistance, earning several degrees and certifications.

She effectively counsels in the area of marriage and family, with specialization in anxiety and stress, decision-making and young adult concerns. Her main methods of counseling are emotion-focussed, cognitive-behavioural and faith-based (upon request).

Elaine is a strong advocate for women, taking a lead role to pioneer many innovative support programs for women in the community.  Her new program, True Confidence, has been designed to help women move from self-defeat to self acceptance and confidence.  Her effective presentation, personal approach and humorous insight to life have made her a popular speaker on many counselling related topics.

Elaine has been married for 23 years and has three teenage daughters.