• M.Sc. in Psychology, specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis/Behavior Modification— Capella University, 2019

•​ B.A. in Psychology— Kent State University, 2014

• Disability Studies & Community Inclusion— Kent State University, 2014

​• 100 Brain-Changing Mindfulness Techniques to Integrate Into Your Clinical Practice— Debra Burdick, LCSW, BCN- PESI, 2016

​• Certificate in Nurturing Parenting Program—Family Nurturing Center of Ohio #184, 2019

​• Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals— Dr. Leslie Korn, PhD, MPH, LMHC, ACS, RPP, NTP, NCBTMB

​• Clinical Hypnotherapy— Hypnosis Motivation Institute, 2020

​• Hypnosis & Childbirth Specialist— American Hypnosis Association, 2020

​• Reiki Level I & II— Vicki Osborne, Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki Master + Centerpeace Yoga Therapy & Wellness, LLC., 2020

​• Telehealth Certification Training for Mental Health Professionals (CTMH)— Joni Gilbertson, MA, NCC, LCPC,LMHC, PESI, 2020

​• Certified Health Coach— Profile by Sanford Health, 2021

​• (EFT) Tapping into Energy Psychology— Robert Schwarz, PsyD, DCEP- PESI, 2021

​• Certified Emotion Code Practitioner— Discover Healing by Dr. Bradley Nelson, 2021

• 100 HR Meditation Teacher Training— Yogamu, LLC., 2021

​• 200 YTT, Trauma Informed Yoga & Yoga Therapy for Anxiety— My Vinyasa Practice, 2022

• Hypnosis & PTSD— American Hypnosis Association, 2022

​• Brainspotting: Phase 1 + 2— Cynthia Schwartzberg, LCSW, 2023

• 200 YTT, Trauma Informed Yoga— Mindful Heart Wellness, Nichole Catalano-Miller, B.S., E-RYT-500, 2023

O’Livia is a proud mom, warrior of trauma, heart-centered practitioner, spiritual being, and lover of life.

“I experienced multiple forms of trauma throughout my entire childhood and adolescent years. From homelessness, poverty, drug addicted parents, missed meals, and molestation, my nervous system was shot, and I lived in survival mode until my 30s.

During the first year post-high highschool graduation , I dedicated myself to my trauma recovery journey. The following year, I decided to get a M.S. in Psych to better understand how the human mind and environment influence behaviors.

Spending years attending weekly traditional talk therapy appointments and hundreds and hundreds of dollars on multiple trials with different psychotropic medications, nothing was helping me to feel alive and present.

As I continued to feel unsatisfied with the gaps within the traditional medical model, I decided to do my own research and take a more active role in my healing journey.

Learning just how deeply trauma impacts a person left me intrigued and hopeful. I incorporated my personal learning into my degree programs.

I discovered that trauma affects a person at a cellular level. It changes your brain circuitry, even long after the traumatic event. Trauma knows no time. It cannot tell the difference between today and the past. This means that even a teeny-tiny, stressful event can reactivate the experiences and memories, convincing your system that you are right back in that traumatic event. The brain floods the system with stress hormones and intense, unpleasant emotions, leaving the survivor feeling helpless.

Times have changed, and the research into trauma treatment continues to grow. I discovered the importance of a bottom-up approach. I understood that THIS was the missing link in traditional approaches to addressing trauma.”- O’Livia Kennedy, MSc Psy, RYT-200, CMI, CCHt, CECP

O’Livia Kennedy, M.Sc., RYT-200, CMI, CCHt, is a heart-centered facilitator dedicated to improving her clients’ quality of life through empowering, client-led care. Her integrative approach blends Energy Work with Mind-Body techniques, including Somatic Therapy, Yogic Tools, EFT, Mindfulness, Brainspotting, and Therapeutic Imagery.

She also draws from behavior change strategies, coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Transpersonal & Energy Psychology to support personal growth and healing.

“You already hold the power to heal and transform. My role is to hold space as you reconnect with your inner wisdom and move beyond what’s been holding you back.” — O’Livia

If you’re recovering from trauma, O’Livia offers a signature healing program, Beyond Breakthroughs. [Learn more here →] " Beyond Breakthroughs"