ABOUT ME

Do the memories of the past continue to haunt you in your present life? Is your mind and body in a constant state of fight-or-flight, leaving you feeling exhausted or empty? Are you looking to heal on a deeper, cellular level instead of just putting bandaids over symptoms? If so, you have come to a safe space! 

Hello, my name is Olivera! Thank you for considering me as your guide. I was born in St. Pete, FL and opened my private practice in 2024 with the goal of making our hometown a happier, healthier place to live in. Early in my career, I worked at various inpatient treatment centers that utilized traditional medical models. I witnessed firsthand how these approaches failed to address the root cause of different “disorders,” which are often due unresolved trauma, complicated grief, brain health, hormonal imbalances, or other lifestyle factors. This inspired me to create Balanced Counseling and Wellness—a private practice that combines traditional approaches with evidence-based holistic interventions to help adults heal the root cause of their symptoms. I invite you to explore my approach to mental health counseling to see if I’m the right fit for you! 

CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - University of South Florida St. Pete

  • Master of Arts in Psychology - University of South Florida St. Pete
    Thesis: The Effects of Binaural Beats on Mood and Cognition

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH23650)

  • Registered Yoga Teacher - 200 Hour

  • EMDR and ART Clinician

  • 7+ years of clinical experience

TESTIMONIALS

  • “My time with Olivera as my therapist has been nothing short of life-changing. She is fully dedicated to your healing and actually provides actionable steps and a clear roadmap to improving your mental health. Showing up for therapy every week has been something I’ve looked forward to. I went from feeling like my trauma and anxiety controlled me to having an expansive toolkit filled with skills that allow me to regulate my emotions and thoughts. I am forever grateful for Olivera’s guidance. “

  • “In every session I have walked away with some new insight or skill that helps me look a my healing process with more compassion and patience. I am incredibly grateful for this experience!"

  • "Olivera has been such an amazing therapist, her knowledge and practices truly fit my needs and I have left every session feeling more confident in myself with the tools she gives me for my everyday life."

  • "I've been seeing Olivera now for about 3 months and I can honestly say it's changed my life and my perspective on therapy."

QUESTIONS?
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I OFFER A FREE 15-MINUTE “MEET-AND-GREET”
TO HELP YOU DECIDE IF I’M THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU!