Myrna Olaya, PhD, LPC
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Myrna Olaya is a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist providing therapy for couples, individuals, and families, with a specialization in bicultural and intercultural relationships and trauma recovery for women.
Her clinical approach is integrative and tailored to each client's goals, drawing on solution focused narrative therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2), Gestalt and relational approaches. Dr. Olaya is also EMDR trained for trauma processing. Much of her work centers on helping women heal from trauma and helping couples with a passion bridging those in two cultures build relationships where both partners feel seen and understood.
Beyond the therapy room, Dr. Olaya is a passionate speaker and advocate. She has presented at the Conference on Crimes Against Women and previously worked in the nonprofit sector supporting survivors of human trafficking, experiences that deepened her commitment to trauma-informed care. She practices independently in Texas and bills insurance.
Education, licensure, and clinical training that inform Myrna's work.
Dr. Olaya received her master's degree in Counseling from the University of Arkansas before completing her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas Wesleyan University, where her passion for working with bicultural couples took shape. Her doctoral research examined relationship satisfaction in bicultural couples, exploring how partners navigate the intersection of culture, identity, and connection, work that continues to inform her clinical practice today.
Myrna is currently accepting new clients and offers both in-person sessions at the DTA Dallas office and telehealth across Texas. To schedule with Myrna, please email molaya@DTAcare.com or request her by name in the Contact Us form.