Therapy in Tucson & Oro Valley, Arizona

Neurodivergent-Affirming Care

Therapy for Neurodivergence

Therapy for Children (Ages 3+)

Therapy for Couples

Therapy for Families

Our Mission

Hi I’m Rachel, the owner and Clinical Director of Olive Branch Counseling, a group practice in Tucson, AZ that provides individual and family counseling as well as occupational therapy. Our mission is to provide evidenced-based and impactful care to misunderstood and marginalized populations — from toddlers to adults, all types of family constellations, various backgrounds, and different neurodivergent experiences.

Our team shares in neurodivergent life experiences which we believe helps us connect with our clients. By having a safe, understanding space to figure things out, we hope to give you clarity and validation to move forward in an authentic and compassionate way.

We value our connection above all else — with humor, some cursey words, and some self-disclosure because it’s valuable to the process and a reminder that you’re not alone and don’t have to be perfect or hang onto any mask.

Please feel free to contact our team in the contact section or schedule an appointment at the top of the site to get started!


Olive Branch Counseling
offers individual and family therapy for children, teens, and adults at our Northwest Tucson office and online throughout Arizona!

Common Neurodivergent Challenges

MEMORY

Losing items, general disorganization, poor short-term memory.

RIGID THINKING

Trouble having flexible thinking, seeing things in absolutes with no middle ground.

EMOTIONAL REGULATION

Meltdowns, Shutdowns, Fight | Flight | Freeze response.

TIME MANAGEMENT

Time blindness, difficulty prioritizing tasks, unfinished projects.

TRANSITIONS

Needing a lot of priming before small and big transitions, distress with changes in routine.

SENSORY DIFFICULTIES

Difficulty wearing certain items | textures, “picky eater,” sound | light sensitivities.

SENSORY BASED BEHAVIORS

Sensory seeking and Avoidant behaviors.

Building a life that supports you.

Let’s work together to find strategies and lifestyle choices that support your nervous system, sensory needs, emotional health, and thought processes.

Get out of a chronic state of survival and burnout by opening up to the therapeutic process and the possibility of change.

How We Support

Our Team of Therapists

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    Bria, LAC-T

    Telehealth + Office

    Accepts ESA + Private Pay

    Ages 5+ | Adults | Neurodivergent Couples

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    Alex, OTR | L, LAC-T

    Telehealth + Office

    Accepts ESA + Private Pay

    Ages 3+ | Families for OT | Individual Counseling

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    Krista, LMSW

    Telehealth Only: Evenings Availability

    Accepts ESA + Private Pay

    Ages 13+ | Adults

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    Maya, LAC-T

    Telehealth + Office

    Accepts ESA + Private Pay

    Ages 5+ | Adults | Couples

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    Madison, LAC-T

    Telehealth + Office

    Accepts ESA + Private Pay

    Ages 13+ | Adults | Couples

  • Chewie, The Goodest Boy

    Therapy Pup in Training

    Available to request at our office!

    Chewie is an 8 month old Golden Retriever who loves treats, belly rubs, and supporting Olive Branch Clients. His job is to be present with clients. He adds to the theraputic environment to reduce stress and anxiety. Chewie has helped make the office extra cozy and welcoming.

  • Christy, Clinical Intern

    Telehealth + Office

    Accepts Private Pay

    Reduced Rates $50-100

    Ages 12+ | Adults | Couples

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    Brynn, Clinical Intern

    Telehealth + Office

    Accepts Private Pay

    Reduced Rate $50-100

    Ages 3+ | Adolescent | Parent-Child Relationships | Adults

Administrative Team

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    Rachel, LPC, ADHD-CCSP

    Clinical Director + Founder

    Founder of Olive Branch, providing Clinical Supervision and oversight of clinical care. Passionate about creating a space that feels comfortable, accessible, and enjoyable.

  • Danica, LPC, PMH-C

    Clinical Supervisor Consultant

    Danica provides support and consultation to our clinical team with insight into women’s health, trauma, and neurodivergence.

  • Alisha Paige

    Accounting

    Alisha manages payroll, bookkeeping, and plays an essential role in helping Olive Branch run smoothly.

  • Christine Conway

    Administrative Assistant

    Christine is part of our support team and helps manage the intake process and day to day needs of the practice.

Reduced Rate Availability with, Christy!

She is offering limited $50 spots.

Christy is a clinical therapy intern with a background in education, supporting families, and advocating for young kids and teens. She is finishing up her Master’s program at Grand Canyon University. Christy brings lived experience to her work. Christy is neurodivergent and was diagnosed with ADHD at 19. She has lived with ADHD for more than 22 years, and has battled with paralyzing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, medication management and depression. Christy is passionate about Neurodiversity-Affirming Care, adolescent mental health care and adult mental health care.

Warm~Genuine~Empowering

“I am an Introvert and a homebody and always need space to re-charge my social battery. I am a Book and TV junkie: I love Studio Ghibli, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Attack on Titan to name a few. Current Reads, The Witch and George Orwell’s, 1984. I love playing games with my family, my favorite currently: Organ Attack! I also am a recovering perfectionist and practice mindfulness to help myself move slower and at my own pace in life. I enjoy caring for animals, eating pasta, and quality time with my friends. Ultimately I care deeply for those also struggling with living, thinking and doing things in a neurodivergent way! I have a deep desire to support those who need support. Most importantly, I love spending time with my family and my dogs, Bash and Bowie.”

How You Can Grow with Olive Branch



Get Started Today

Availability: Tuesday | Friday | Saturday | office + online.

Ages 12+ | Adults | Couples | Christian Counseling

Participates regularly in trainings and clinical supervision to ensure the most effective and ethical treatment.

IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY | LIMITED REDUCED SESSIONS

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    Creating a Solid Sensory Diet

    We explore the visual, auditory, tactile, and general sensory profile and connect you with resources, tools, and strategies to manage sensory needs.

  • Creating predictable routines, structure, and systems.

    We explore systems, routines, and habits for important aspects including organization, time management, deadlines/tasks, eating, sleep, health and general executive functioning challenges.

    We love supporting folks with ADHD/Autism who need creative strategies and have already tried the stereotypical strategies.

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    Neuro-affirming Approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Traditional CBT can feel a little like gas lighting for Autistic folks so we modify this treatment to better align with the Autistic mind.

    Neuroaffirming care recognizes that the client’s thoughts and feelings often make perfect sense in the context of their lived experience. It focuses more on understanding those thoughts, validating them, and working with the person’s neurotype rather than against it.

  • Developmentally Focused Care for Children and Teens

    We assess and operate from a developmentally-appropriate lens where we take the emotional age to create goals and objectives that are attainable, realistic, and achievable.

    We value and encourage parental involvement in the therapy process and view parents as a powerful source of knowledge in their children’s behaviors and concerns. Our goal is to equip parents with more skills and tools, strengthening their confidence in responding to and managing challenging emotional or behavioral issues.

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy

    Through Sand Tray, art therapy, sensory-based play, and other creative outlets, we rely on the experiences that get created while engaging in child-led activities. During play, we can capture spontaneous and genuine emotions, thoughts, and reactions, giving us opportunities to navigate these areas and process them.

    Whether in person or telehealth, we have plenty of strategies online and in our offices to effectively engage children in an enjoyable environment where they can learn ways to cope with and express difficult emotions appropriate to their age and development.

When you work with Olive Branch

we work with your whole system.

We love to incorporate parents, loved ones, partners, and other key people in your life to support your needs, help in shared understanding, reduce shame, and create environments that are more supportive for everyone.

Reach out and schedule an initial evaluation to get started on your journey!

Book an Appointment Today.

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