Bertrina Olivia

Dr Bertrina Olivia West Al-Mahdi

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

International Psychologist with a concentration in the area of trauma. I have over 10 years of experience helping clients overcome trauma.

About Me

Navigating the lasting effects of a difficult experience can feel overwhelming. I offer a steady, supportive space where you can gently process what has happened. With over a decade of experience, I guide individuals through healing from trauma. My aim is to help you understand your reactions and find pathways towards greater peace and resilience. Clients often find comfort in my grounded approach, working together to move beyond past events.

Approach

From international training and years focused on trauma, my sessions move at a pace you set, blending gentle curiosity with clear structure. I offer in-person work in Duluth, Georgia and secure online meetings so we can create a predictable, calm environment that supports steady exploration. Sessions use brief activities, mindful grounding and age‑sensitive ways to surface patterns, try new responses and track small shifts between meetings. You’ll find this approach helpful if you want practical, steady steps toward greater safety and clearer connection.
Contact Bertrina Olivia

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

    Learn more about Child / Adolescent Therapy
  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

    Learn more about Mindfulness
  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

    Learn more about Play Therapy
  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

    Learn more about CBT
  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

    Learn more about EMDR
  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

    Learn more about Therapy
  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

    Learn more about Family Therapy

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

    A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications


Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Registrations


Out of the Box Counseling; Coaching; and Consulting

LPC

Service Area


Out of the Box Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting

In-person & Online

Johns Creek

Atlanta, Georgia

United States