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…

We’re often told that our college years are “some of the best years of your life.” That it’s a time of endless opportunities, a time to meet friends that last a lifetime and a time for us to truly grow as an individual. While many of us experience this, we’ve…

Millennials, those who were born between 1977 and 2000, have grown up in an age of technology, social media and accessibility. While these advancements have created great opportunity and connections, it has also left many millennials at a loss, often feeling disconnected, overwhelmed and inadequate. The clinicians at Olive Branch…

Meet Anita Hicks, LCSW (she/her/hers): Hello! I’m a therapist at Olive Branch Therapy Group and a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stockton University. I’ve been in practice since 2015 and I have worked in a variety of settings within the mental health field. …

Nearly 60% of students report feeling anxious in college, while a significant amount of other students report depression, stress, family issues, academic performance and relationship issues. Whether you’re trying to handle a large course load, balance work, school and a social life or trying to manage test anxiety, university can…

Did you know that April is National Alcohol Awareness Month? Alcohol dependency and addiction aren’t often talked about openly–especially since we live in a culture where alcohol consumption is the center stage in so many social activities. It’s something that is so common, that we sometimes feel as if we…

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…

Meet Catherine Black, LPC (she/her/hers): Hello! I’m a therapist at Olive Branch Therapy Group. I received my undergraduate degree in Child and Family Services and minor in Sociology from Montclair State University and my graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling from New Jersey City University. My…

At Olive Branch Therapy Group, we are often asked by parents if their teenagers need counseling, if their emotions are “normal” or if their actions “fit” their age. …