Wellnest
Ciera Olson, M.A., ATR-P, is a Clinical Therapist I at Wellnest, where responsibilities include serving as the primary therapist for diverse clients, providing clinical services for various diagnoses, and developing art therapy interventions. Additional experience includes roles as a Childcare Provider at La Verne Church of the Brethren and Freelance Photographer for Ciera Olson Photography. Ciera previously interned as a Primary Therapist at GROWTH EXTENDED and facilitated social emotional arts-based groups at Loyola Marymount University. Ciera also trained as an Art Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee at the Helen B. Langarten Art Therapy Clinic. Prior administrative experience includes serving as a Legal Assistant and Administrative Assistant at the Law Offices of Linda M. Battram. Ciera holds a Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy with Specialized Training in Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University, a Bachelor's Degree in Photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and is currently pursuing a Play Therapy Certificate at UC San Diego Extended Studies.
Wellnest
Wellnest (formerly known as Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic) has been a Los Angeles mainstay for more than nine decades. Since 1924, we have empowered children and young adults to get on the track to success, reach goals in school, build healthy relationships, and enjoy emotional well-being. Wellnest has both a local and national reputation for its leadership in establishing and implementing innovative service delivery models resulting in positive outcomes for children, their families, and communities. Children are surrounded by trauma and pitfalls. This is your opportunity to equip them with the tools they need to thrive and make a difference.