Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy in Tucson & Oro Valley, Arizona
Therapy for neurodivergence.
Therapy for children ages 3 & up.
Therapy for
couples.
Therapy for families.
Discover your inner-strength and resilience.
Our team provides comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services, helping to understand each person’s specific needs while fostering emotional regulation, resilience, and authentic connection. We offer therapy sessions at our Oro Valley office and online throughout Arizona for children, teens, adults and families.
About Olive Branch
Hey there, I’m Rachel Sommerfield, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona!
I’m the owner and Clinical Director of Olive Branch Counseling, a group practice in Tucson, Arizona.
As someone who went my whole childhood with undiagnosed neurodivergence, I’m passionate about creating spaces where others have a safe place to land and explore their identity — finding clarity and validation.
We’re about helping people of all ages who are neurodivergent (ND) and may feel different, highly sensitive, or misunderstood. Every person you come across here has a passion and commitment to neuro-affirming and evidenced based care.
We show up unmasked — with sarcasm, some cursey words, and humor in hopes that you can give yourself permission to unmask, too.
Behind the Name
The name came about as a reflection of new beginnings after having my daughter Olivia and rediscovering myself in the midst of motherhood
The olive branch has been a symbol of peace, understanding, and possibility. By figuring out who you are and why you struggle, you can then start to figure out what is possible and available to support and accommodate your needs.
Sometimes identifying neurodivergence can help give you permission to accept and appreciate who you are rather than what you think you should be to everyone else and slowly remove the mask that’s been so heavy to carry.
Our mission is to offer a space where individuals and families can feel understood, validated, and supported to live their most authentic and fulfilling lives.
How do I know if I’m neurodivergent?
Difficulty with Memory — Losing items, general disorganization, poor short-term memory.
Rigid Thinking -- Trouble having flexible thinking, seeing things in absolutes with no middle ground.
Emotional dysregulation — Meltdowns, shutdowns, fight/flight/freeze response.
Time Management — Time blindness, difficulty prioritizing tasks, tons of unfinished projects.
Transitions — Needing a lot of priming before small and big transitions, distress with changes in routine.
Sensory Sensitivities — Difficulty wearing certain items/textures, “picky eater,” sound/light sensitivities.
Sensory-Based Behaviors —Sensory seeking and avoidant behaviors.
We believe in creating an environment supportive to your unique wiring.
Rather than asking you to conform and mask, we work together to find creative strategies to support challenges.
By creating a solid sensory diet, establishing predictable and manageable routines and structure, and defining what limits, boundaries, and needs you have, over time life can feel less overwhelming, strengthening confidence and resilience.
Meet Christy!
Christy is one of our clinical therapy interns with a background in teaching children and a passion for supporting parents in the thick of it all. She has two teenagers keeping her on her toes in her free time! Christy is warm, playful, and
Immediate availability on weekdays and Saturdays in office + online.
Ages 5+, young adults, and families.
Evidenced based modalities including: Child-Centered Play Therapy, Person-Centered/Humanistic Approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Receives ongoing trainings and clinical supervision to ensure the most effective, research based methods for treatment.
How We Support.
The Olive Branch Team
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Alex Walcott, OTR/L, LAC-T
Telehealth only until Fall 2026
Accepts ESA + private pay
OT + counseling through Person-Centered/Developmentally Focused Lens.
Ages 3+ and adults
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Bria, LAC-T
Telehealth + office
Accepts ESA funding + private payExploring ADHD + Autism, neurodivergent couples, tools for neurodivergent kids
Ages 5+ and adults -
Brittney, LMSW
Telehealth + office (East location)
Accepts ESA + private pay
Relationship Support for Military Families, Empowering Women, Child-Centered Play Therapy.
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Brynn, Clinical Intern
Telehealth + office
Accepts private pay only - reduced rate
Parenting strategies + tools, Play Therapy, parent-child therapy, Young Adults in Life Transition
Ages 2+ and adults
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Christy, Clinical Intern
Telehealth + office
Accepts private pay only - reduced ratesPlay Therapy (including gaming), Parenting Support, Mothers + Women
Ages 5+ and adults
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Clarissa, Clinical Intern
Telehealth + office
Accepts private pay only - reduced ratesPlay Therapy (including video games), Adult Neurodivergent Identity + Exploration, Coping Skill Support
Ages 5+ and adults
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Krista, LMSW
Telehealth Only: Evenings + weekends
Accepts ESA + private payEMDR Trained, Supports Intuition, Empowering Adults
Ages 10+ and adults
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Madison, Clinical Intern
Telehealth + office
Accepts private pay only - reduced ratesChild-Centered Play Therapy, Video Game Therapy, Teens + Young Adult Support
Ages 5+ and adults
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Maya, LAC-T
Telehealth + office
Accepts ESA + private payRelationship Counseling + Family Therapy, Play Therapy/Gaming, Teen and Adult Self-Esteem and Coping Skills
Ages 5+ and adults
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Rachel, LPC, Clinical Director
Not accepting new clients.
Accepts ESA + private payChild-Centered Play Therapy/Gaming, Neurodivergent Exploration and Identity, Coping Strategies for Neurodivergent Children
Ages 3+ and adults
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Danica, LPC, PMH-C
Clinical Supervisor Consultant
Danica provides support to our clinical team with insight into women’s health, trauma, and neurodivergence.
Trained in EMDR, Advanced Perinatal Mental Health, and Clinical Trauma Professional.
Not accepting clients.
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Chewie (Chewbacca)
Available at our Tucson office!
Chewie is a 3 month old Golden Retriever who is in the process of being trained as a therapy animal.Feel free to request Chewie be present at your appointment. He is sweet, curious, playful, and patient and does well with all ages (toddler approved).
Therapy for the whole system.
Because nervous systems don’t exist in isolation.
When loved ones are included in the process, we can build shared understanding, reduce shame, and create environments that more supportive for everyone.
