Are you considering starting therapy, but aren’t sure if now is a good time? It’s completely normal to feel nervous about something new–especially something like therapy which requires a lot of vulnerability and hard work. But it can feel like there’s always a reason to put off taking care of…

If you’re a parent, chances are you spend a lot of time trying to do right by your child. Parenting is one of the toughest jobs in the world, and everyone has a different opinion on how to do it. Although more and more folks are becoming accepting of LGBTQ…

EMDR Therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, is a psychotherapy that helps people heal from emotional distress or trauma. This established therapy shows that much like how the body can heal from a physical wound, so too can the mind heal from a psychological trauma. Through imagery, mindfulness…

Do you feel stuck in life? Are you overwhelmed and feel you’ve hit a wall? The happiness of your life depends on you taking the steps towards healing and growth. …

Meet Gabrielle Falco, LCSW, LCADC: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC). I earned my undergraduate degree from Hampshire College with a concentration in Gender Studies and Creative Writing. After working in the reproductive justice field doing advocacy work, I returned to…

In families, we each grow in different directions yet it is vital that our roots remain connected in order to build a strong foundation for growth. At Olive Branch Therapy, family therapy involves listening to the voices of the individual but meeting the needs of the group. We are trained…

Many of us live with trauma in our lives. We deal with unthinkable events, losses, and abuse. We may feel at loss as to how to process this pain, how to begin to heal. Fortunately, there is hope. …

Self-care is a concept that has often been romanticized and unrealistically portrayed on social media posts and quotes, but what does self-care really mean and is it as simple as taking luxurious bubble baths, listening to your favorite playlist on repeat, indulging in ice cream and Netflix? While these can…

Let’s face it- this year has been especially tough on you. The pandemic, election, personal and professional challenges, are just some of the stressors that are depleting much, if not all, of your energy. Those of you who also struggle with mental illness, might be feeling that these burdens are…