I’m Olivia Snow, a clinician, researcher, and consultant dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and professionals in the field.
My path to this work is rooted in a belief that our struggles are shaped by the world around us as much as our inner experiences. I've seen how the people most in need of care often must overcome stigma and adversity, and that reality shapes how I show up: my role isn't to be a savior to anyone's pain, but to stand in it alongside them, in solidarity. My core values are grounded in social justice and Black feminist theory, and they lead me to name, rather than look past, the systemic forces that show up in the therapy room.
I'm deeply passionate about helping people reconnect with joy. As healing is not only about tending to what's heavy, but also making room for pleasure, rest, and moves us from surviving to thriving. Whoever you are and whatever you carry, my hope is that our work together helps you feel more free — more yourself, more connected, and more at home in your life.
Training, Education, and Research
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the Teachers College, Columbia University
M.Ed. & M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the Teachers College, Columbia University
B.S. in Psychology from Washington State University
B.A. in Comparative Ethnic Studies From Washington State University
My clinical experience spans a range of settings, including acute hospital care at Kings County Hospital and St. Barnabas Hospital, outpatient group treatment through the Columbia Day Program, the John Jay College Counseling Center, and several private practices. Across these settings, I've trained extensively in acute mental health concerns and complex interpersonal challenges, and I've worked with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folx across the lifespan — from adolescence through older adulthood.
I've also pursued specialized training with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, in Perinatal and Reproductive Health, with the Gottman Institute for couples therapy, and in a range of manualized trauma-processing treatments. Together, these have shaped a clinical approach grounded in a holistic view of well-being and an adaptable skill set for meeting each person's concerns through many different avenues.
My research and teaching extend this same commitment. I study the health disparities BIPOC individuals face in health-care spaces, with particular attention to Black women navigating maternal health challenges, alongside broader questions of how systemic forces and identity shape well-being. In the classroom, I've focused on examining the impact of racism across every level of society, from the interpersonal to the structural.
Who I work with
I specialize in trauma-informed care, maternal and reproductive wellbeing, and culturally responsive practice. I bring particular expertise to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients and couples as they navigate the weight of systemic and intergenerational stress, honor the fullness of their identities, and reclaim a sense of wholeness on their own terms.
Drawing on my experience as an executive functioning specialist and training in Lifestyle Medicine, I also help clients who want to feel better in their daily lives but need more structure. This means supporting individuals in building practical routines and systems that turn intention into sustainable change.