Olivia McGuffog

Olivia McGuffog, M.A., LPC, NCC is a licensed professional counselor and coach based in Connecticut. She offers virtual one-on-one counseling and coaching services through NeuroMind Services, where she also serves as the Director of Counseling and Community Engagement. NeuroMind Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized support for neurodivergent individuals. Olivia previously served as a learning specialist and school counselor at Winston Preparatory School, where she supported students with a wide range of learning profiles and needs. She now works with clients from early childhood through young adulthood, bringing warmth, insight, and a strong commitment to building meaningful therapeutic relationships. Her work is grounded in a personalized, strengths-based framework that blends emotional support with practical, targeted skill-building to promote growth and lasting change. Olivia emphasizes a warm, direct, and collaborative dynamic, recognizing the importance of deeply understanding each individual's experiences and values. Areas of Expertise: Children, teens, and young adults Autism ADHD Learning disabilities Academic support School avoidance Depression Anxiety Stress Self-esteem Self-care Executive functioning Task initiation, planning, and organization Time management Money management Understanding personal, work, and interpersonal values Interviewing Dating and relationships Establishing and maintaining social connections Addressing audiences in written and verbal expression Perspective-taking Receiving/providing feedback Setting and accepting boundaries Adapting to life events/transitions Understanding and addressing complex emotions