Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
Our team
FOUNDER, THERAPIST
Ayse Kanca, LCSW
I chose the Olive Tree name because it is especially meaningful to me. It symbolizes our roots, our ancestry, origins, and the traces we carry within our genes and culture. Some of these patterns can be honored, while others can be gently explored and released as we work toward healing generational patterns and trauma that may still be present.
My style as a therapist is calm, friendly, attentive, and explorative. I strive to create a safe and authentic environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions while working toward their therapeutic and personal goals, as well as improving their overall well-being. Whether you’re feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, experiencing panic attacks, or navigating a unique challenge.
I tailor the therapeutic approach and pace to each individual, working collaboratively to meet your goals. I take an integrative and eclectic approach, drawing from CBT, DBT, ERP, mindfulness, and other therapeutic models based on each client’s needs. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults, and support individuals with anxiety, depression, OCD, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, parenting, and perinatal and postpartum issues, among others.
I am here not only to listen, but to help you think outside the box, explore deeper self-understanding, and approach your inner world with love and compassion. My goal is to guide you in your daily life and help you build the tools you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Emily L Willms, LMSW
My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself and speaking openly. I work with children, adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Whether you’re adjusting to college, managing relationship challenges, stepping into caregiving roles or just feeling overwhelmed and stuck, I provide a supportive space to help you process and move forward.
I use a strengths-based approach and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help you develop insight, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build effective coping skills. My goal is to help you not only manage current challenges but also feel more confident in handling future ones.
Together, we will create realistic, personalized strategies that align with your goals and values. I aim to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and in control as you navigate life’s challenges. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood
Grow with us
At Olive Tree Counseling, we are building a supportive community of clinicians dedicated to providing exceptional mental healthcare across Long Island and beyond. We believe that to take the best care of our clients, we must first take the best care of our team. We offer a collaborative, trauma-informed environment where your clinical expertise is valued, your professional growth is nurtured, and your work-life balance is a genuine priority. Whether you are a seasoned LCSW or an emerging professional, we provide the autonomy of private practice with the warm, shared connection of a group setting. If you are passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care from a place of authenticity, we would love to meet you.