PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
WHO WE ARE

Olive Blackwood, LMFTA
She | Her | Hers or They | Them | Theirs

Olive is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate who believes that healing isn’t always linear, tidy, or Instagrammable—but it is possible (and sometimes even funny). They show up with curiosity, a dry sense of humour, and deep respect for the beautifully complex humans they work with. Therapy with Olive is more conversation than clinical; more "let's figure out this alphabet soup together" than "here's a plethora of things you're doing wrong."
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Their background includes crisis counseling, education, athletics, and the arts—which means they’re comfortable in a lot of different emotional landscapes, and they’re not afraid to sit with the heavy stuff. Whether you're navigating identity shifts, emotional roadblocks, or relationship dynamics that feel like a Rubik’s Cube with extra sides, Olive brings a collaborative, emotionally-focused, trauma-informed approach to help you make sense of it all.
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They practice through a Health at Every Size® lens, supporting folks in building kinder, more sustainable relationships with their bodies, food, and movement—no diet talk, no shame, no “just try yoga” energy.
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When they’re not in session, they’re probably watching true crime documentaries or being bossed around by a very opinionated French bulldog. They hold graduate degrees in Education (San Francisco State University) and Counseling Psychology (The Wright Institute), and work under the supervision of Lori Torres, LMFT #1603. They also participate in regular consultation—because therapists need growth and accountability too.
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMAIL PREFERRED
811 Central Avenue, Suite 2
Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 559-9920‬
Fax: (980) 422-0083
Email: oblackwood@sweeneypsych.com
SPECIALIZATIONS
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Life transitions (immigration, acculturation)
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Grief, loss, and mourning
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Anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm
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Stress, burnout, and sustainable self-care
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Relationship and communication challenges
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Sexuality and orientation exploration
TYPES OF THERAPY
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Emotionally-Focused Therapy
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Postmodern Therapy
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Attachment Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
SERVICES
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Individual Psychotherapy
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Relationship Therapy for Partnered Folks
AGES
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Individuals (18+)
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Late Adulthood (65+)
WHO I WORK WITH
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LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Pansexual, Two-Spirit, Asexual, Allies)
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All sexual orientations and gender identities, including heterosexual and cisgender individuals
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Late Adulthood (65+)
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Sex-Positive / BDSM / Kink-Affirming
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Monogamous, Non-monogamous, Polyamorous, and Relationship-Independent Individuals
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Crisis Responders (Crisis Counselors, Volunteers, Emergency/Non-Emergency Workers)

We Proudly Support There's Still
Hope Charlotte, Inc.
There's Still Hope Charlotte, Inc. provides transitional housing to qualified individuals. They are a Black trans-led, non-profit 501c3 organization that sits under the umbrella of Essentials for Life Ministries. We provide a Transitional Housing Program to qualified Homeless Transgender & Gender Non-Binary Adults - ages 24 and above.