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. …

It goes without saying that college can be stressful. Test anxiety, full course loads, financial worries, relationships, and much more can overwhelm anyone. It’s no surprise that nearly 39% of college students report struggling with at least one mental illness. …

Meet Lori Kitun, LSW (she/her/hers): Hello! I’m a therapist at Olive Branch Therapy Group and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). I received both my undergraduate degree in Communication and my graduate degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. I’ve been in practice since 2019. My Therapy Specialties: I specialize in…

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. …

We are human beings. We are in a constant state of flux and change, and with that, we may experience a tremendous amount of loss. Death loss is the one that is most validated. However, death loss, is not the only loss one can experience in this lifetime. In fact…

Meet Rob Chaseman, LPC (they/them/theirs): Hey! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at Olive Branch Therapy Group, as well as a professional musician. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Psychology and a minor in Jazz Studies…

Relationships can be a beautiful version of complicated. Many of us are struggling in our marriages. Whether it is a breakdown of communication, infidelity, or money management, therapy can help. Your relationship can come back from this struggle. …

Often, when those of us outside of the therapy world think of play therapy, we think of children, toys, brightly colored rooms and observant therapists. It’s rare that we picture ourselves as adults using “play time” to work through our problems. It’s even harder to picture ourselves in front of…

1. Forgive yourself Feeling guilty often comes after eating foods you know are unhealthy. However, guilt is often a feeling that leads to emotional eating. If you have an episode where you binge or eat unhealthy foods, forgive yourself. Focus on the motivation to change your food habits, not the…