Integrating Clinical & Holistic Care
Registered Psychotherapist and healing arts practitioner offering trauma-informed care in Windsor, Ontario.
Professional Credentials
- Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
- EMDR Therapist
- Trauma Certification
- DBT-Informed Practice
- Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
Welcome
I'm Dr. Venus Olla, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Windsor, Ontario. My work is grounded in the belief that healing is not one-dimensional. Human beings are psychobiological, psychosocial, and spiritual, and meaningful transformation happens when all of these aspects are honoured.
Through Olla Healing Arts, I offer psychotherapy and integrative healing practices that support insight, resilience, and long-term well-being. Whether you are seeking clinical therapy, holistic support, or a reflective space to reconnect with yourself, my approach is thoughtful, ethical, and deeply person-centred.
My Clinical Work: Psychotherapy
As a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) with over 20 years of experience across education, mental health, and leadership, I bring both depth and breadth to my clinical practice. I work primarily with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, identity concerns, and the impacts of systemic and racialized stress.
My clinical work is informed by:
- Trauma-informed and psychodynamic frameworks
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- DBT-informed skills and emotional regulation
- Mindfulness-based and somatic approaches
- Psychoanalytic and relational perspectives
I have extensive experience supporting individuals with complex and developmental trauma, including racial trauma, as well as clients experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, and long-standing emotional patterns. In addition to private practice, I serve as a Clinical Therapist at the University of Windsor.
Healing Arts & Integrative Practices
Alongside psychotherapy, I offer healing arts for those seeking a more reflective, grounding, or spiritually oriented experience. These practices are not a substitute for psychotherapy but can complement personal growth, insight, and self-awareness.
Healing arts offerings include:
- Meditation and mindfulness practices
- Yoga-based and body-centred grounding
- Reiki energy healing
- Tarot and intuitive reflection
- Past life regression
- Life coaching
I have been practicing in these areas for over a decade, drawn to their capacity to help people slow down, listen inwardly, and reconnect with meaning beyond symptom relief.
Why I Do This Work
At the heart of my work is a simple but deeply held value: supporting people to live fuller, more peaceful, and more authentic lives.
My path into this field was shaped by both professional experience and a long-standing commitment to education, equity, and human development. Over time, I came to understand that healing is non-linear. It requires patience, self-compassion, and a willingness to trust the process, even when progress feels slow or uncertain.
I believe that when individuals feel more at ease within themselves, the impact extends outward—into families, communities, and society as a whole. Healing creates ripple effects, and every step toward self-understanding matters.
My Approach
Clients often describe my style as:
- 1Grounded and thoughtful
- 2Warm, relational, and collaborative
- 3Honest, culturally responsive, and trauma-aware
I aim to create a space that feels both safe and expansive—one where difficult experiences can be named clearly, and where growth is supported without pressure or judgement. Whether we are working clinically or reflectively, clarity, consent, and ethical boundaries are central to everything I do.
Education
- PhD in Education – University of Nottingham (UK)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Master's in Molecular Biology
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Whether you're seeking clinical therapy or holistic healing, I'm here to support your path.