WELCOME
“The greatest gift we can offer anyone is our true presence.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
I am committed to honoring your autonomy and recognize you as the expert of your own life. My role is to serve as a compassionate partner, walking alongside you with care and understanding to support your healing journey. Drawing from psychodynamic, evolutionary, and humanistic approaches, I tailor treatment to your unique needs — whether through therapy, medication management, or a thoughtful blend of both. With experience treating conditions such as psychosis, OCD, and substance use disorders, we will collaborate to identify meaningful goals and develop holistic strategies to achieve them. My practice is built on genuine empathy, fostering a safe and welcoming space where self-compassion becomes the foundation for healing and resilience.
Your fundamental rights to life, liberty, and happiness guide my mission to make mental health care accessible and empowering. Licensed in Michigan, I accept commercial insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare to ensure care is within reach for people who want my help. I offer telehealth services with flexible evening and weekend availability to accommodate your schedule, especially if you’re balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. My goal is to create a collaborative environment where you feel empowered to explore challenges, gain insight, and grow. Together, we can work toward building a path that feels authentic and meaningful to you.
~ Olivia Colombo, DO MHA
FAQs
Where did Dr. Colombo train?
Dr. Colombo completed her undergraduate education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She subsequently attended medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa, where she obtained her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Healthcare Administration.
I’m exhausted by the cycle of repeated psychiatric hospitalizations. Can Dr. Colombo help?
Whether experiencing first break psychosis or frustrated with what feels like an endless cycle of psychiatric hospitalizations, Dr. Colombo does her best to help these clients through a personalized treatment plan, medications, and client education. She is transparent, respectful of patient autonomy, and works with patients to find a medication regimen that balances patient comfort with reducing risk of harm. She often meets with those newly discharged from a psychiatric unit on a weekly or twice-weekly basis. She sets aside time to accommodate frequent check ins and patient-centered therapy to help reduce risk of rehospitalization. She also understands that the hospital can be a traumatizing experience in and of itself, and will help clients process that experience.
What is psychodynamic therapy?
Psychodynamic therapy brings to light how our unconscious thoughts and past experiences influence our current emotions and behaviors. Dr. Colombo guides clients through interpretation and reflection, to bring clarity to the present moment.
I’m struggling with addiction. What interventions does Dr. Colombo offer?
Substance use is unique to each individual. Generally, Dr. Colombo views substance use as a means of disassociating from bad thoughts, feelings, or situations (to escape trauma, depression, or anxiety). She works to reduce problematic use through a harm-reduction lens. Together, she works to help you identify whether there are negative ways substances are impacting your life, and will work with you to personalize your recovery. She is experienced in prescribing harm reduction medications, including buprenorphine, acamprosate, naltrexone, and stimulant replacement therapy. She also has a professional network of peer sponsors and charitable organizations, residential treatment programs, and more to support your recovery needs.
What insurance does Dr. Colombo accept?
Dr. Colombo is in network with commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans. Please confer with your insurance company to determine out of pocket costs.
What states does Dr. Colombo serve?
Dr. Colombo is licensed in Michigan. Clients must be located in Michigan at the time of their virtual appointment.
What should I do if I need a medication refill?
Please call the office or reach out to Dr. Colombo through the Charm EHR patient portal to request medication refills.
Does Dr. Colombo have a physical office location?
Dr. Colombo’s work is 100% telehealth. The address listed is a secure private mailbox for receipt of snail-mail.
Is Dr. Colombo related to Lt. Columbo?
Funny you should ask! She is not, though she shares Columbo’s appreciation for a good bowl of chili.
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