Sally Olshan, M.F.T.

Training and Associations

Education and Experience

I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Service from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and a Masters of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute in Encino, California.

My professional experience as an independent contractor includes maintaining a private practice in Marriage and Family Therapy since 1988.  For many years I have been a local resource for client companies as an Employee Assistant Program Counselor assessing employee problems and referring to appropriate resources.  As co-founder and co-director of A Center for Therapy, my responsibilities included instructing and supervising marriage and family therapy interns.

I have been an adjunct faculty member of Phillips Graduate Institute where, as a case conference instructor, I demonstrated assessment and treatment techniques behind a one-way mirror.  I have also lectured in the Master of Arts School of Marriage and Family Therapy on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, marketing and practical business courses.

As an adjunct faculty member of Antioch University in Santa Barbara I taught Theories and Application of Family Therapy in the Master of Arts School of Psychology program.

I have presented workshops on "Silence the Inner Critic:  Unleash Your Potential," "Crash Course in Managed Care," "Supervision," "Setting Up Your Private Practice," "Planning for Professional Success As a Marriage and Family Therapist," "Networking and Referrals," and "HIPPA...Ready, Set, Go.".

Training and Specialties

During my career I have had specific training in alcohol and chemical dependency, anxiety disorders, hypnotherapy, family therapy, mood disorders, parent effectiveness training, psychopharmacology, and solution-focused therapy.

As a result my specialties include brief psychotherapy, couples therapy and hypnotherapy.  I am experienced in the treatment of anxiety, depression and post-trauma.  As a participating provider of many managed health and insurance plans I utilize collaborative care with other physicians to assure total treatment. 

Professional Associations

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists

Clinical member since 1988

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Clinical member since 1988

Conejo Valley Mental Health Professional Association (CVMHPA)

A multi-disciplinary mental health association in the Conejo Valley

Executive committee member since 1990

Indiana University Alumni Association

Member since 1963

Phillips Graduate Institute Alumni Association

Member since 1985