Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy in Tucson & Oro Valley, Arizona

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Therapy for neurodivergence.

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Therapy for children ages 3 & up.

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

Our Mission at Olive Branch.

Hi I’m Rachel, the owner and Clinical Director of Olive Branch Counseling in Tucson, AZ. I created this group practice to reach underserved and misunderstood folks of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to have high quality, neuro-affirming care.

As someone who’s experienced challenges related to the AuDHD experience , therapy helped me find ways to understand and support myself.

These life experiences often shape therapists and their call to the field. Mine has led to a mission ages, identities, and neurotypes can have a safe and affirming place to figure things out — finding clarity and validation to move forward in a more authentic and congruent way.

Our team at Olive Branch all have shared neurodivergent experiences . This helps us show up authentically — with humor, some cursey words, and lots of compassion because we get it.

Common neurodivergent challenges.

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.

Build a life that supports you.

Let’s work together to find strategies and lifestyle choices that support your nervous system, sensory needs, emotional, and thought processes. Get out of a chronic state of survival and burnout by opening up to the therapeutic process and possibility of change.

Staff Spotlight — Christy

Christy is a clinical therapy intern with a background in teaching, supporting parents, and advocating for kids. She loves spending time with her kids, her giant Bernadoodle, and binge watching a comfort show.

Christy is playful, humorous, and empowering.

  • Availability weekdays and Saturdays in office + online.

  • Ages 5+ and adults.

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy, Person-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

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

  • She has immediate availability and is offering a limited number of reduced-priced slots.

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How We Support

Our Clinical Team

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    Alex Walcott, OTR/L, LAC-T

    Telehealth only, returning to office August 2026!

    Accepts ESA + private pay

    Provides OT, psychotherapy, using a Person-Centered/Developmentally Focused Lens and DIR/Floor Time model.

    Ages 3+, adults, and families

    Meet Alex

  • Anna Din, Clinical Intern - Graduating Aug 13th!

    Telehealth + office

    Accepts ESA + private pay

    Primary focus on Child-CenteredPlay therapy, supporting kids with Autism/ADHD, and parenting support.

    Ages 3+, adults, and families

    Meet Anna
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    Bria, LAC-T

    Telehealth + office

    Accepts ESA funding + private pay

    Exploring ADHD + Autism, neurodivergent relationships/families, and parenting support

    Ages 5+, adults, and couples

    Meet Bria
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    Brynn, Clinical Intern

    Telehealth + office

    Accepts private pay - reduced rate

    Parenting strategies + tools, Child-Centered Play Therapy, young adults navigating adulthood

    Ages 3+, women, and parent-child relationships

    Meet Brynn
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    Christy, Clinical Intern

    Telehealth + office

    Accepts private pay - reduced rates

    Child-Centered Play Therapy, CBT and parenting support

    Ages 5+ and adults

    Meet Christy
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    Krista, LMSW

    Telehealth Only: Evenings available

    Accepts ESA + private pay

    EMDR trained to support trauma, focus on highly sensitive/intuitive people, teens and adults needing to process stressors

    Ages 12+ and adults

    Meet Krista
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    Madison, Clinical Intern

    Telehealth + office

    Accepts private pay - reduced rates

    Child-Centered Play Therapy, Video Game Therapy, and supporting adults in burnout or navigating neurodivergence

    Ages 5+, adults, and couples

    Meet Madison
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    Maya, LAC-T

    Telehealth + office

    Accepts ESA + private pay

    Relationship Counseling + Family Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy/Gaming, supporting LGBTQIA+ challenges

    Ages 5+ and adults

    Meet Maya

  • Chewie

    Therapy pup in training

    Available to request at our office!

    Chewie is an 8 month old Golden Retriever who loves treats, pets, and going on walks with our team and clients. His presence has helped make the space extra cozy and welcoming.

    Pet Therapy

Administrative Team

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    Rachel, LPC, ADHD-CCSP

    Clinical Director + Founder

    Currently providing Clinical Supervision and oversight of clinical care. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about our practice!

  • 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.

    Alisha’s accounting and bookkeeping services.

  • 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.

    info@olivebranchcounselingaz.com

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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.

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.

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

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