Marriage & Family Therapist
Hi, I’m Abigail Olivares, AMFT, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with Find Your Balance Center for Growth & Change. I work with individuals, teens, couples, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and self-esteem difficulties. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty setting healthy boundaries. My goal is to create a supportive and compassionate space where clients can slow down, explore their experiences, and gain deeper insight into the emotional patterns that shape their relationships, identity, and inner world.
My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, and somatic awareness. Together, we explore how past experiences, early relationships, and unconscious patterns may influence present emotions and behaviors. Through this process, clients can build stronger emotional awareness, develop healthier coping strategies, and feel more grounded and connected in their daily lives.
I have a special interest in supporting teens navigating identity and emotional regulation, as well as adults moving through life transitions, relationship stress, or feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty. I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC) and have experience working in both community mental health and private practice settings. My style in therapy is warm, collaborative, and curious, and I strive to meet clients where they are while honoring their pace and goals.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in relationship patterns, or looking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a meaningful step toward healing and growth. If you feel that my approach may be a good fit, I invite you to reach out to schedule an appointment or a brief consultation to see how we can begin working together.
To schedule an appointment, please email [email protected]
or call 818-927-0478.
