Dr Akira Olsen

05/07/2026

I’m thrilled with to share this feature! When I think about why I do this work — the therapy sessions, the research, the late nights writing The Journey to Self — it always comes back to one belief:
Every person deserves access to the tools that help them heal.
As a psychologist, educator, and founder, I’ve spent my career studying what it truly means to thrive — not just survive. And here’s what I know:
Psychological wealth isn’t about having it all together. It’s about knowing how to come back to yourself — with grace, with compassion, with intention — especially when life gets hard.
The small daily practices matter more than we realize. A moment of self-awareness. A breath before reacting. Choosing curiosity over judgment. These aren’t small things. They are the architecture of a healed life.
Through Journey Health, my clinical work, and the pages of The Journey to Self, I’m committed to making evidence-based mental wellness practical, accessible, and deeply human — for Gen Z, Millennials, and anyone ready to do the inner work.
To every person on their own healing journey: you are not behind. You are not broken. You are becoming.
Thank you for letting me be part of that.
📖 The Journey to Self — link in bio.

04/18/2026

Check out the UAE magazine Interview -

04/18/2026

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12/10/2025

My book "The Journey to Self: Practical Exercises for Building a Positive Relationship with Yourself and Transforming Your Mental Health"was featured in News. If you’re craving more calm, more clarity, and a kinder relationship with yourself, micro-routines are your starting point.

To everyone who has walked beside me — clients, readers, colleagues, and community — thank you. Your support and encouragement continue to fuel this mission every single day.
📘 The Journey to Self is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4h1bFtc
Let’s keep expanding the conversation around mental health, resilience, and well-being.

Let’s continue the conversation on mental health, resilience, and well-being.

Full Article here: https://forbesmrkt.com/dr-akira-olsens-new-book-empowers-readers-with-micro-routines-for-mental-health-and-everyday-wellness/

11/18/2025

Excited to share that was featured in ! Explore micro-routines that foster resilience, self-acceptance, and daily calm. Are you ready to make small changes that can lead to big results?

Clinical Psychologist Offers Practical, Science-Backed Tools for Self-Acceptance, Balance, and Emotional Growth

09/30/2025

🌿 Journey Health – Now Accepting New Clients 🌿

We’re excited to welcome Luna Lv, AMFT, to the Journey Health team!
✨ Luna provides compassionate therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
✨ She offers sessions in both English and Mandarin.
✨ Supervised by Dr. Akira Olsen, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

👉 Ready to begin your journey?
Contact us at [email protected]

Meet Luna here: Journey Health Team
| Luna’s Profile

🌿 Journey Health – 全新接受来访者 🌿

我们很高兴欢迎 吕璐娜 (Luna Lv, AMFT) 加入 Journey Health 团队！
✨ 提供关怀与专业的心理治疗，适合个人、伴侣和家庭。
✨ 支持 英语和中文（普通话） 咨询。
✨ 由加州与内华达州注册临床心理学家 Akira Olsen 博士 监督。

👉 准备好开始您的疗愈之旅了吗？
联系我们：[email protected]

了解更多：Journey Health 团队
| 吕璐娜简介

09/26/2025

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06/22/2025

このたび、私・Dr.アキラ・オルセンが、メンタルヘルス教育・トラウマ回復・ADHD支援における取り組みを評価され、アメリカの著名な人名事典『Marquis Who’s Who（マーキス・フーズ・フー）』に選出されました。

BurlingameのWARM Education, Training & Consultingを拠点に、著書『Journey Into Self』や、心理療法・コーチング・公教育活動などを通じて、人々が「自分自身と前向きな関係を築く」ためのお手伝いをしています。

これまで支えてくださった皆さまに、心から感謝いたします。今後も愛と情熱を持って活動を続けてまいります。

Dr.アキラ・オルセン

#メンタルヘルス #自己成長 #トラウマ回復 #マーキスフーズフー #感謝

カリフォルニア州バーリンゲーム、2025年6月12日 — あきら オルセン氏がマーキス・フー・イズ・フーに選出されました。マーキス・フー・イズ・フーの伝記集において、掲載される個人は現在の参照価値に基づいて選出さ.....

05/27/2025

🌿✨Why Emotional Intelligence and Acceptance Matter More Than Just Being Smart

🌿✨賢さよりも、感情的知性と受容が成功の鍵である理由

In today’s fast-paced world, being “smart” and academically successful is often highly valued.�But what truly shapes lasting success, well-being, and healthy relationships?�The answer lies in Emotional Intelligence and Acceptance.
As a clinical psychologist, family court expert, and a mom,�I’ve seen how people thrive more from emotional support and understanding than from being pressured to “be smart.”
📚 In this article (available in both Japanese and English),�I share how we can better support our children—and ourselves—through emotional intelligence and acceptance.�You’ll learn how to foster emotional resilience and build healthier relationships at home and beyond.

🔗 Read in English:�https://medium.com//the-heart-of-wellness-how-emotional-intelligence-can-improve-your-life-39edb6bfc8f6

📚この記事（日本語と英語の両方で読めます）
現代のスピード社会では、「賢さ」や学力が重視されがちです。�でも、真の成功や幸せ、健やかな人間関係を築く鍵は何でしょうか？�その答えは——**感情的知性と受容（アクセプタンス）**にあります。
私は臨床心理士として、家庭裁判所の専門家として、母として、�「賢さ」よりも「心の知性」によって、人が本当に伸び、癒される姿を何度も見てきました。�子どもたちを心から支えるために、そして大人も自分自身の心に寄り添うために、�感情的知性の育て方や、日々の関わりに活かせる視点をお届けしています。

🔗 日本語記事はこちら：�https://medium.com//賢さよりも-感情的知性と受容が成功の鍵である理由-7d2980f8220f��Dr. Akira Olsen, PsyD（アキラ・オルセン）�心理士｜子どもと家族の専門家｜メンタルウェルネス推進者�Clinical Psychologist | Child & Family Specialist | Mental Wellness Expert
Website: drakira.com

#感情的知性 #子育ての知恵 #心理学 #教育 #受容の力 #メンタルヘルス�

アキラ・オルセンは臨床心理士であり、メンタル・ウェルネスの専門家であり、高い評価を得ている著書の著者である。サンフランシスコとカリフォルニア州シリコン・バレーで、個人、家族、組織に対し、トラウマ、ADHD.....

05/22/2025

🌿 Have you ever felt emotionally drained, foggy, and overstimulated—even after doing “nothing”?
You’re not alone. I see this every day in my therapy practice.

After working with hundreds of clients over the years, I began to recognize a pattern I now call Overstimulation Syndrome—a state of mental, emotional, and physical overwhelm caused by our fast-moving, screen-heavy, always-on world.

It's not a clinical diagnosis. It's just real.

And here’s the hard truth:
🧠 We can’t keep waiting until the weekend to feel human again.
Our nervous systems need daily care—just like our bodies, our minds, and our hearts.

I recently wrote a new article about how to gently recover from this daily overstimulation with simple, doable practices like:
☀️ morning light
🍃 short nature walks
🌬 Mindful breathing
🤍 emotional check-ins
📵 creating digital boundaries
🌀 somatic tools to come back to yourself

I also share insights from my book, The Journey to Self, which offers a foundation for emotional intelligence, healing, and self-love—through both science and soul.

If you or someone you care about has been feeling overstimulated, scattered, or burnt out, I hope this article offers a breath of relief.

🔗 You can read it here: https://medium.com//recovering-from-overstimulation-syndrome-in-the-digital-age-why-daily-repair-is-essential-ea4cf33be668
💬 And if you'd like support or collaboration: www.drakira.com

Let’s normalize daily nervous system care—it’s how we stay grounded, connected, and well in this ever-changing world.

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05/03/2025

✨ The Journey to Self - A Transformative Path to Mental Well-Being ✨

I’m thrilled to share the official video trailer for my book, The Journey to Self. This book is designed to guide Gen Z and Millennials through the journey of self-love, emotional healing, and personal growth. It integrates science-backed practices and holistic techniques to help you build a strong, positive relationship with yourself.

🎥 Watch the trailer here and start your journey today:
👉 The Journey to Self Movie Trailer

Blurb: Discover Your Path to Self-Love and Personal Growth with The Journey to Self by Dr. Akira Olsen, Clinical PsychologistIn The Journey to Self, Dr. Akir...