Nwando Olisa, MD, LCSW-C

Nwando Olisa, MD, LCSW-C brings a combined background in medicine and clinical social work to her therapeutic work, offering adults and older adults a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges and build coping skills. She explains her credentials plainly - MD indicates medical training and LCSW-C denotes a licensed clinical social worker - and uses that blend of perspectives to support clients through issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns.

Her approach centers on active listening, client engagement, and collaboration. Drawing from client-centered principles and evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques, she helps individuals identify underlying patterns, process strong emotions, and develop practical tools to manage symptoms and restore balance. Mindfulness and strength-based strategies are also woven into sessions to foster resilience and forward movement.

Nwando meets each person where they are, honoring individual strengths and life context while helping to uncover triggers and build insight. She works with adults 18 and older as well as older adults 65 and up, addressing an array of concerns that include caregiving stress, attachment or family-of-origin issues, isolation or loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, and geriatric-related challenges.

Therapeutic work is tailored to the client’s goals and can include weekly, biweekly, or monthly meetings as appropriate. Nwando emphasizes a collaborative process that supports clients in developing awareness, practical coping skills, and sustainable strategies for change. She aims to empower people to draw on their own expertise and strengths to pursue a more fulfilling life.

She typically responds to messages within 24 to 48 hours. In situations requiring immediate help, please call 911, your local crisis center, 1-800-273-8255, or dial 988 for immediate support.