About Me

Alexis Olson, PhD - PSY30765
979 Woodland Pkwy, Suite 101-89
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 566-7525

Neuropsychologist. Psychotherapist. Author.

Depending on your desired change, one approach might be better than another. My training and experience is with people rehabilitating from illness or injury, and with those facing health decline (as themselves or as caregivers) due to brain disease.

Preparing for your best future is my focus as together we establish achievable goals. Commonly, goals include adapting to unexpected changes in physical or mental ability and life demands. We keep the plan dynamic to respond to evolving life changes.

My experience has been with individuals, their loved ones, and groups. Details on my training and experience are listed below.

(Tele-health and on-site assessment/sessions are available.)

KVEC radio interview of Dr. Olson on her books (starts @ 20-min. mark)

• Training

  • Doctorate in clinical psychology from UC Santa Barbara

  • Post-doctoral training at:

    • UC Davis Medical Center

    • Advanced Neurobehavioral Health/UCSD

• Experience

  • Neurodegenerative diseases, including:

    • Parkinson’s disease

    • Alzheimer’s disease

    • Vascular dementia

  • Physical medicine & rehabilitation, including:

    • Spinal cord injury

    • Brain injury

    • Amputation

    • Chronic disease/pain

    • Burn injuries

  • Substance abuse

  • Elder/vulnerable adult protection (APS)

• Modalities

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy

• CogSMART (cognitive rehabilitation approach)

• Populations

  • Individuals

  • Couples

  • Families

  • Groups