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Olive Branch Counseling Associates, Inc.

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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.

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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.

04/16/2026

How Domestic Violence Affects Kids

According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence, occurs when one person intentionally harms, threatens, or controls a current or former partner or spouse. Abuse may develop as a repeated pattern of coercion and control, but even a single incident can be a warning sign. IPV is not limited to physical harm; it can also involve sexual, emotional, verbal, or financial abuse....

According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence, occurs when one person intentionally harms, threatens, or control…

04/14/2026

Protecting Ourselves from Vicarious Trauma

We live in a time where news from across the globe is always within reach. With a few taps, we can witness wars, humanitarian crises, and personal tragedies unfolding in real time. While staying informed can increase awareness and compassion, constant exposure to suffering also comes with a psychological cost. Many people today experience vicarious trauma, emotional distress that arises not from direct experience, but from witnessing the pain of others, often through digital media....

We live in a time where news from across the globe is always within reach. With a few taps, we can witness wars, humanitarian crises, and personal tragedies unfolding in real time. While staying in…

04/09/2026

The Quiet Choice: Choosing Not to Post Is Psychological Self-Protection

Everyone knows at least one person who rarely posts on social media. While others regularly share vacations, celebrations, or everyday moments, this individual seems content staying silent. It’s easy to assume they’re disengaged or missing out on connection. But what if that silence is intentional? What if choosing not to post is actually a sign of clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being?...

Everyone knows at least one person who rarely posts on social media. While others regularly share vacations, celebrations, or everyday moments, this individual seems content staying silent. It’s ea…

04/07/2026

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…

04/02/2026

The Emotion Wheel Helps You Name and Navigate Emotions

Emotions can be powerful, confusing, and sometimes difficult to put into words. Many people know they feel “bad” or “off” but struggle to explain exactly what they’re feeling. The Emotion Wheel, developed by psychologist Robert Plutchik, was designed to solve this problem by offering a clear, visual way to identify, organize, and understand emotions. By helping people label what they feel more precisely, the Emotion Wheel supports emotional awareness, communication, and emotional regulation....

Emotions can be powerful, confusing, and sometimes difficult to put into words. Many people know they feel “bad” or “off” but struggle to explain exactly what they’re feeling. The Emotion Wheel, de…

03/31/2026

Getting Our Bodies Back Blog Series: Final Thoughts

In this blog series, we covered a lot based on the book Getting Our Bodies Back by Christine Caldwell. I learned a great deal from this book, especially the importance of paying attention to our bodies, emotions, and any sensations that might need our attention. One thing that stood out from the book is body tags, which, as Caldwell describes, are ways we escape the present moment or signals from our body trying to tell us something....

In this blog series, we covered a lot based on the book Getting Our Bodies Back by Christine Caldwell. I learned a great deal from this book, especially the importance of paying attention to our bo…

03/27/2026

Sensory Processing Disorder: Understanding SPD and How Therapy Can Help

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) describes a difference in how the brain interprets and responds to sensory information. This includes input from sight, sound, touch, taste, smell and movement. For people with SPD, everyday sensory experiences can feel overwhelming, underwhelming or confusing, making daily life more challenging. While SPD is most often identified in childhood, it can also affect adults. SPD commonly appears alongside neurodevelopmental and neurodivergent conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)....

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) describes a difference in how the brain interprets and responds to sensory information. This includes input from sight, sound, touch, taste, smell and movement. Fo…

03/25/2026

Learning to Move Again When Procrastination Stops You

Ever listen to a song and feel like it was written just for you? There is this Francesca Battistelli song that is running through my brain these days because it reminds me of my life when my procrastination runs amok. There is a line in there about getting pulled over for speeding when you are already late. It makes me laugh at the way I set myself up for failure at times....

Ever listen to a song and feel like it was written just for you? There is this Francesca Battistelli song that is running through my brain these days because it reminds me of my life when my procra…

03/23/2026

Understanding Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation refers to the skills people use to understand, manage and respond to their emotions in ways that are appropriate for a situation. Rather than eliminating feelings, emotional regulation focuses on adjusting how intense an emotion feels, how long it lasts and how it is expressed. These skills help people pause, think, and choose responses instead of reacting automatically or impulsively....

Emotional regulation refers to the skills people use to understand, manage and respond to their emotions in ways that are appropriate for a situation. Rather than eliminating feelings, emotional re…

03/19/2026

Getting Our Bodies Back Blog Series: Blame and Inner Critic Pt.6

In the previous blog, I introduced the difference between feedback and criticism. In Part Six, I will address blame and our inner critic. Blame and Burden According to Caldwell, taking responsibility for our actions and for what we have done wrong is essential to regaining our power. It allows us to accept ourselves and learn from our mistakes. Rather than reacting defensively, we can take a step back, own our actions, and grow from them....

In the previous blog, I introduced the difference between feedback and criticism. In Part Six, I will address blame and our inner critic. Blame and Burden According to Caldwell, taking responsibili…

03/17/2026

Mindfulness Breathing Exercises: Simple Practices with Powerful Benefits

Mindfulness breathing is one of the most accessible and effective ways to support both mental and physical wellbeing. By gently directing attention to the breath, we can calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and reconnect with the present moment. Mindfulness breathing exercises are simple, adaptable, and often serve as a gateway into broader mindfulness and meditation practices. Research continues to show that mindful breathing has measurable effects on the body....

Mindfulness breathing is one of the most accessible and effective ways to support both mental and physical wellbeing. By gently directing attention to the breath, we can calm the nervous system, re…

03/12/2026

Getting Our Bodies Back Blog Series: Feedback Versus Criticism Pt. 5

We now turn to another important section of the book: Feedback versus Criticism. Caldwell explores how our interpretation of the world and others shapes both our reactions and our perceptions. Feedback describes a situation as it is and invites awareness and understanding, whereas criticism often triggers feelings of shame, defensiveness, and withdrawal. We will delve deeper into feedback and criticism, recognizing the difference between the two and how they can help us build healthier relationships, not only with others but also with ourselves....

We now turn to another important section of the book: Feedback versus Criticism. Caldwell explores how our interpretation of the world and others shapes both our reactions and our perceptions. Feed…

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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

Website

https://www.olivebranchcounselingassociates.com/

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