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 the new beginnings I experienced after having my daughter Olivia and rediscovering myself as a mother.
The olive branch has been a symbol of peace, understanding, and possibility. Discovering who you are during a big life transition, whether that’s motherhood, a new relationship, identity around neurodivergence itself, or whatever else, understanding who you are and also scientifically why you might be struggling helps see things through a more compassionate lens.
Giving yourself the permission to become who you’re supposed to be rather than what you think you should be to everyone else in. your life.
Our mission is to offer a space where individuals and families can find understanding, validation, and support as they explore their identities and move toward growth, self-acceptance, and meaningful change.
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.
Welcome, Brynn!
Brynn is one of our experienced therapy interns with a background in parenting support, skills training, and emotional regulation support for neurodivergent children and adults.
Immediate availability on weekdays and Saturdays in office + online.
Ages 2+, young adults, and families with young children.
Experience with parenting support and birth to 5 population.
Evidenced based modalities to support childhood mental wellness: Child-Centered Play Therapy/AutPlay, Person-Centered and Humanistic approaches.
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 + office
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
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, Child-Centered Play Therapy,
Ages 2+ and adults
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Christy, Clinical Intern
Telehealth + office
Accepts private pay only - reduced ratesChild-Centered Play Therapy, Video Game Therapy, Parenting Support
Ages 5+ and adults
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Clarissa, Clinical Intern
Telehealth + office
Accepts private pay only - reduced ratesChild-Centered Play Therapy, Video Game Therapy, Adult Neurodivergent Identity + Exploration
Ages 5+ and adults
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Krista, LMSW
Telehealth Only: Evenings + weekends
Accepts ESA + private payEMDR for Trauma, Intuitive Natured, 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 for Couples + Families, Child-Centered Play Therapy/Gaming, Teen and Adult Self-Esteem and Coping Skills
Ages 5+ and adults
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Rachel, LPC, Clinical Director
No longer 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.
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.
