Olive Branch Counseling Associates, Inc.

Olive Branch Counseling Associates, Inc. Olive Branch Counseling Associates offers counseling and psychotherapy services to people of all ages. OBCA offers hope and help for real life solutions.

Hours By Appointment
Please call (708) 633-8000 Olive Branch is dedicated to bringing a sense of hope and help to our clients through counseling and psychotherapy. Every client comes into our office with a very unique life story. We believe each story deserves to be told and to be heard. The clinical staff at Olive Branch is trained to listen. We would consider it an honor to be of service to you or someone you love.

The Cognitive Triangle and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, A Two-Part SeriesPart One: Foundations Cognitive Behavioral The...
05/28/2026

The Cognitive Triangle and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, A Two-Part Series

Part One: Foundations Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and practical approaches in mental health care today. At its core, CBT helps people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are deeply connected and how changing one can influence the others. This two-part series will break down the key ideas behind CBT including the cognitive triangle, how thinking patterns develop, and the practical tools used to create meaningful change....

Part One: Foundations Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and practical approaches in mental health care today. At its core, CBT helps people understand how their thou…

Rest is not LazinessSpring and Summer breaks often gives us something we don’t realize we’ve been missing: a pause long ...
05/26/2026

Rest is not Laziness

Spring and Summer breaks often gives us something we don’t realize we’ve been missing: a pause long enough to notice how tired we really are. I was on Spring Break this week and during that time I didn’t spend much time working on school work. I gave my brain “time off” and although I felt displaced on what to do, I gave myself the rest I needed....

Spring and Summer breaks often gives us something we don’t realize we’ve been missing: a pause long enough to notice how tired we really are. I was on Spring Break this week and during that time I …

Giving Your Pain a NameWhile working, I find that listening to audiobooks really helps me concentrate on whatever task I...
05/21/2026

Giving Your Pain a Name

While working, I find that listening to audiobooks really helps me concentrate on whatever task I’m doing. The latest book I found is Self-Healing Isn’t Pretty: The Raw, Real, Unfiltered Journey to Getting Better (Even When It Feels Like You’re Falling Apart) by Mira Rowen. This book helps put a voice to feelings you can’t explain. It guides you in navigating the depth of the hole you may feel yourself in and gives that pain a name....

While working, I find that listening to audiobooks really helps me concentrate on whatever task I’m doing. The latest book I found is Self-Healing Isn’t Pretty: The Raw, Real, Unfiltered Journey to…

Spring Check-InAs the months continue to pass and spring is right around the corner, it brings a sense of excitement. Wa...
05/19/2026

Spring Check-In

As the months continue to pass and spring is right around the corner, it brings a sense of excitement. Warmer weather, sunlight, outdoor activities, and summer plans ahead. With the start of a new year, many of us set goals or resolutions, but as life becomes busy, it is easy to lose track of them. Spring is a natural reminder of renewal and change....

As the months continue to pass and spring is right around the corner, it brings a sense of excitement. Warmer weather, sunlight, outdoor activities, and summer plans ahead. With the start of a new …

Trauma- Part 4: Recovery, Support, and Rethinking TraumaIn the first three parts of this four-part series, we defined tr...
05/13/2026

Trauma- Part 4: Recovery, Support, and Rethinking Trauma

In the first three parts of this four-part series, we defined trauma, explored its various forms, and examined its effects on mental and physical health. Now we turn to recovery, professional treatment, supportive relationships, and misconceptions that can complicate our understanding of trauma or interrupt recovery. It is important to remember that most people recover from trauma. Emotional distress following overwhelming events is common, and it typically decreases with time....

In the first three parts of this four-part series, we defined trauma, explored its various forms, and examined its effects on mental and physical health. Now we turn to recovery, professional treat…

Seeing Beyond the Behavior: A Compassionate Look at BullyingBullying is something most of us have witnessed in one form ...
05/12/2026

Seeing Beyond the Behavior: A Compassionate Look at Bullying

Bullying is something most of us have witnessed in one form or another. It’s not something that should be swept under the rug, because the lasting scars that come from bullying can follow someone throughout their life if they don’t receive support. Why does bullying exist? According to a Harvard paper by Nissen (2020), bullying doesn’t just appear out of nowhere....

Bullying is something most of us have witnessed in one form or another. It’s not something that should be swept under the rug, because the lasting scars that come from bullying can follow someone t…

Trauma – Pt. 3 The Effects of Trauma: Harm and GrowthIn the second part of this four-part series, we examined the differ...
05/06/2026

Trauma – Pt. 3 The Effects of Trauma: Harm and Growth

In the second part of this four-part series, we examined the different types of trauma responses: acute, chronic, complex, and secondary. We also briefly explored adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Understanding these categories helps clarify why trauma can have varying consequences. In this third part of the series, we’ll review the effects of trauma on the brain, body, and emotions. Most importantly, we’ll also consider the possibility of positive psychological change....

In the second part of this four-part series, we examined the different types of trauma responses: acute, chronic, complex, and secondary. We also briefly explored adverse childhood experiences (ACE…

Supporting Yourself Through a Hard Mother’s DayThe day to celebrate mothers is coming up soon. Mother’s Day is a wonderf...
05/04/2026

Supporting Yourself Through a Hard Mother’s Day

The day to celebrate mothers is coming up soon. Mother’s Day is a wonderful holiday to show appreciation to all moms for the hard work they do all year. So this is your PSA to start thinking about what you want to buy your mom to show your love. Most moms have something innate called maternal instinct. They naturally know how to clean up your wounds, give you a hug without you asking, or call you just to do the classic mom “checkup.”...

The day to celebrate mothers is coming up soon. Mother’s Day is a wonderful holiday to show appreciation to all moms for the hard work they do all year. So this is your PSA to start thinking about …

Trauma- Part 2: Types of TraumaPart 2: Types of Trauma In the first part of this four-part series, we explored what trau...
04/29/2026

Trauma- Part 2: Types of Trauma

Part 2: Types of Trauma In the first part of this four-part series, we explored what trauma is and how overwhelming experiences can disrupt a person’s sense of safety and emotional stability. We also discussed how trauma activates the brain’s survival systems and why most people recover over time. Building on that foundation, this second installment focuses on the different types of trauma....

Part 2: Types of Trauma In the first part of this four-part series, we explored what trauma is and how overwhelming experiences can disrupt a person’s sense of safety and emotional stability. We al…

Understanding Schizophrenia: Why Accurate Diagnosis MattersPsychologists must be cautious when naming a disorder for a c...
04/27/2026

Understanding Schizophrenia: Why Accurate Diagnosis Matters

Psychologists must be cautious when naming a disorder for a client. Several mental health conditions share overlapping traits, which can increase the risk of misdiagnosis. An inaccurate diagnosis can lead to ineffective treatment, so it is essential that clinicians take the time to assess symptoms thoroughly. Our primary responsibility is to ensure that every client receives the highest quality care possible....

Psychologists must be cautious when naming a disorder for a client. Several mental health conditions share overlapping traits, which can increase the risk of misdiagnosis. An inaccurate diagnosis c…

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6819 W. 167th Street
Tinley Park, IL
60477

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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+17086338000

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