Dr. Ana Olivares
Licensed Psychologist
Contact:
(702) 350-1594 (confidential)
1070 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Suite 210
Henderson, NV 89012
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Therapeutic Approach
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Dr. Olivares provides specialized psychotherapy services for individual struggling with eating disorders such as Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and other related problems. Therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes in length. Treatment duration varies depending on goals, treatment modality, and patient collaboration.
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Although each patient will come in at various stages in their illness, or need in level of care, she is committed to providing treatments using researched and empirically supported therapies. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy have been found to be effective in treating eating disorders and other psychiatric problems. Often times, an eating problem can begin with a "healthy goal" or change in diet that can lead to extreme diet rules and result in physical and psychological effects in a young adolescent. Family-Based Therapy for Anorexia or "The Maudsley Method" has been shown to be highly effective for this population.
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In addition to eating-related disorders, she provides treatment for those struggling with mood or anxiety-related problems and personality disorders; such as Borderline Personality Disorder.
Education and Experience
Dr. Olivares has lived in Henderson, Nevada since 2012 and is a native of Los Angeles, California. She completed her undergraduate studies at California State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Upon completion of her Bachelor’s degree, Dr. Olivares began working in the mental health field at a community outpatient clinic. Dr. Olivares earned her doctoral degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has been a licensed psychologist in Nevada since June 2016.
Dr. Olivares completed her graduate training in Nevada through the Nevada Psychological Association’s Training Consortium. She completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Lindsey Ricciardi, PhD, with a specialization in the treatment of eating disorders and weight-related concerns. In addition, Dr. Olivares has been trained to treat other common co-morbid disorders, such as, depression, personality disorders (i.e., Borderline Personality Disorder), and anxiety-related disorders (OCD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobia).
Dr. Olivares served 2 years as Secretary of the Southern Region Board of the Nevada Psychological Association (2015-2016, 2016-2017) and continues to ensure community involvement in issues of eating disorder awareness and immigration research. Dr. Olivares co-sponsored AB-132 alongside Assemblyman Edgar Flores (NV) which was signed into law in 2021 by Governor Steve Sisolak. Dr. Olivares is fluent in Spanish.
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Dr. Olivares is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine which provides support and trainings for mental health professionals who provide psychological services in the field of reproductive medicine. Other membership affiliations include the Nevada Psychological Associate and the National Latino/a Psychological Association.