I’m a counselor-in-training and clinical intern at Olive Branch Counseling! I am passionate about serving the community with compassion, authenticity, and care. As a Tucson native, I value connection and believe in meeting individuals exactly where they are, honoring their lived experiences while fostering hope, resilience, and emotional well-being. I love spending time with my family, my dogs Bash and Bowie, reading fantasy and classic literature, and watching a good movie or TV show!

My approach focuses on reducing fear, validating life’s challenges, and fostering kindness and self-compassion. I believe healing happens through understanding, supportive relationships, and practical tools that help individuals navigate life with greater clarity and confidence.

Before becoming a counselor, I worked as a certified K–8 educator, where I focused on helping students grow into resilient and empowered individuals. Those years deeply shaped my clinical perspective witnessing the power of emotional safety, vulnerability, and support as students shared experiences of family stress, grief, trauma, and resilience. These moments inspired me to pursue counseling.

I bring a trauma-informed, relational lens to my work and have a strong interest in supporting children, teens, and adults navigating depression, neurodivergence, family-of-origin challenges, emotional neglect, and complex relational dynamics. I’m especially passionate about helping clients build a sense of safety and peace, untangle emotional and relational concerns, and develop healthier patterns for themselves and their families. While difficult emotions can feel overwhelming, I believe it does not define your future and can be a season rather than a life sentence in your life.

I’d love to help you take the next step on your path to a more fulfilling and peaceful life!

My rate is $65 for ongoing sessions (50 minutes), $80 for the initial evaluation, and $80 for families and couples (60 minutes).

I accept private pay only and hold some reduced fee and pro bono slots!

Email me: christy@olivebranchcounselingaz.com