Olivia Hornik, LMSW

Olivia Hornik is a Licensed Master Social Worker in NJ&NY who believes that therapy begins with connection, trust, and feeling truly understood. She brings warmth, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while building greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence.



Olivia earned her Master of Social Work degree from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Her clinical training and professional experiences have shaped her passion for supporting adolescents, young adults, adults, mothers, and families through moments of change, uncertainty, and growth.

Olivia works with clients navigating anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, identity exploration, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. She has a particular passion for working with adolescents and young adults and adults as they navigate the complexities of relationships, independence, self-discovery, and the many transitions that come with different stages of life. She also supports individuals and families through the unique emotional experiences that accompany parenthood, family changes, and personal growth.

As a clinician at The Drop-In Nest, Olivia provides accessible, timely mental health care for individuals seeking support during moments of distress, transition, or crisis. She specializes in meeting clients where they are, helping them develop practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation, and feel supported when they need it most. Through a flexible and individualized approach, Olivia works to reduce barriers to care and ensure that clients feel seen, valued, and supported.

Olivia’s therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered. She integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, strengths-based interventions, and psychoanalytic perspectives. Rather than focusing only on problems or symptoms, Olivia helps clients recognize their strengths, understand their experiences, and develop tools that support lasting growth.

Her professional background includes working with adoptive families at Spence-Chapin Services to Children and Families, where she gained experience in adoption-competent care, attachment, and complex family dynamics. At PRFI Mental Health Clinic, she provided therapy to adolescents and adults, supporting clients through trauma, relationships, emotional challenges, and personal growth.

Olivia believes therapy should be a space where clients feel safe to show up as their authentic selves. She strives to create an environment that is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and empowering, where individuals can explore their experiences, build resilience, and move toward the life they want to create.

Whether you are facing anxiety, navigating a major transition, healing from past experiences, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, Olivia is honored to walk alongside you in your therapeutic journey.