I know what it’s like to feel both too much and not enough.
Growing up, I was emotionally sensitive, and the people around me did not always know how to hold that. I learned to be quiet, agreeable, and pleasing. I got very good at hiding myself: my bigness, my darkness, my desires, my magic. Over time I lost connection to who I truly was, and that disconnection eventually led me to a very dark place.
EMDR brought me home to my authentic self.
Through talk therapy, EMDR, movement, meditation, and creative expression, I slowly started healing the parts of me I had pushed aside. I learned what it feels like to be more whole, more grounded, and more connected. I am still growing, and I believe deeply that everything I ask of a client is something I have done myself.
Everyone can find healing.
One of the most meaningful moments in my healing came from my own therapist, who looked at me and said, “You are not too much. You are just right.” Over time I began choosing a word or phrase each year as intention, from “Brand New Day” to “Ripples,” “Kintsugi” and this year, “Simcha.” I discovered that real peace comes from accepting who we are, with all our cracks, repairs, and tender strength, instead of trying to earn validation from the outside world.
Healing becomes possible when we allow ourselves to feel our truth. The messy parts and the hopeful parts. The painful and the peaceful. I believe your pain can become a doorway to trust, freedom, and a life that reflects who you are. My hope is that you feel supported as you reconnect to the parts of yourself that deserve care.
I am a therapist because I do not want anyone to feel alone in their hardest moments.
I love seeing clients leave sessions feeling lighter, steadier, and more understood. The trust clients offer me is something I hold with deep respect. I would be honored to walk beside you as you build a life that feels more aligned, more grounded, and more authentic.
When I am not working with clients…
… you will usually find me near water or spending time with my wife Tiffany, our children Luna, Brice, and TK, and our dogs Remy, Austin, Silly, Cody, and Chip. I love good food, board games, crafting, and quiet moments of self-reflection. I also love when clients’ pets appear on screen because animals tend to bring out our most genuine and connected selves.
“They tried to bury us; they didn’t know we were seeds.”
— Mexican Proverb
Biography
Olivia-Beth (OB) Horak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S). OB is trained in EMDR, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy. Olivia-Beth earned a Bachelor of Social Work (Cultures and Identities, emphasis in Sexuality and Gender Identity) in 2006 and a Master of Science in Social Work (Clinical Concentration) in 2011 from The University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work.
OB maintains a private practice in Austin, TX, and has worked with survivors of complex trauma for over a decade. Olivia-Beth specializes in body-oriented trauma therapy that integrates and honors the whole person and is passionate about helping individuals find their voice.
Olivia-Beth is most proud of co-founding a spiritual camp for LGBTQIA+ youth in 2009, Spirit Pride Project. OB is happiest when surrounded by water, delicious food, the great outdoors, bingeing shows with family, and beloved fur children.
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