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.

Inside the Psychology of Dreams: What Happens When We SleepDreams have fascinated humans since the beginning of time. Th...
08/05/2026

Inside the Psychology of Dreams: What Happens When We Sleep

Dreams have fascinated humans since the beginning of time. They can be mysterious, exciting, and often confusing. At times, dreams feel incredibly real, making us question whether the dream actually happened or might happen in real life. Dreams can inspire creativity, tell us stories that may not relate directly to our waking lives, or sometimes leave us feeling anxious. In 1899, Sigmund Freud published…...

Dreams have fascinated humans since the beginning of time. They can be mysterious, exciting, and often confusing. At times, dreams feel incredibly real, making us question whether the dream actuall…

The Healing Language of Stories: Integrating Books into TherapyGone is the old adage that children need to be seen and n...
07/10/2026

The Healing Language of Stories: Integrating Books into Therapy

Gone is the old adage that children need to be seen and not heard. Children need to be heard just as much as adults do. When a child has gone through something that they just don’t have the words for, sometimes a great way to help is the use of children’s books. This is a great way to help them articulate their emotions....

Gone is the old adage that children need to be seen and not heard. Children need to be heard just as much as adults do. When a child has gone through something that they just don’t have the words f…

The Practice of Loving-Kindness MeditationIn recent years, loving-kindness meditation has become an increasingly popular...
06/27/2026

The Practice of Loving-Kindness Meditation

In recent years, loving-kindness meditation has become an increasingly popular mindfulness practice. Rooted in ancient Buddhist tradition and now widely used in modern therapeutic settings, it offers a structured way to cultivate warmth, care, and goodwill toward ourselves and others. Research continues to explore its potential for improving emotional well-being and reducing mental health symptoms, but early findings are promising....

In recent years, loving-kindness meditation has become an increasingly popular mindfulness practice. Rooted in ancient Buddhist tradition and now widely used in modern therapeutic settings, it offe…

Understanding the Circles of Control, Influence, and Concern
06/19/2026

Understanding the Circles of Control, Influence, and Concern

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of challenges we face. News headlines, personal responsibilities, health concerns, and the behavior of ot…

Psychological DistanceMany of the daily choices we make, about health, relationships, and goals, for example, are influe...
06/11/2026

Psychological Distance

Many of the daily choices we make, about health, relationships, and goals, for example, are influenced by something we rarely notice, psychological distance. This concept refers to the mental space we perceive between ourselves and a person, event, or idea. Even if something is physically close, it may still feel distant in our minds depending on how we think about it....

Many of the daily choices we make, about health, relationships, and goals, for example, are influenced by something we rarely notice, psychological distance. This concept refers to the mental space…

How Video Games Can Open Doors in TherapyVideo games are often viewed as simple entertainment, but they have increasingl...
06/10/2026

How Video Games Can Open Doors in Therapy

Video games are often viewed as simple entertainment, but they have increasingly become meaningful tools in counseling, especially for children, teens, and young adults. Because gaming is already a part of many clients’ daily lives, integrating it into therapy can strengthen the connection with a client, and it can give the client a safe place to share vital information that will start the path of healing....

Video games are often viewed as simple entertainment, but they have increasingly become meaningful tools in counseling, especially for children, teens, and young adults. Because gaming is already a…

The Cognitive Triangle and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Part 2: Creating ChangeIn the first part of this blog series, w...
06/04/2026

The Cognitive Triangle and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Part 2: Creating Change

In the first part of this blog series, we explored how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and how patterns like negative thinking and schemas can shape our experiences. But awareness alone isn’t enough to create lasting change. In this second blog we’ll survey the practical tools that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides to help people actively shift these patterns....

In the first part of this blog series, we explored how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and how patterns like negative thinking and schemas can shape our experiences. But awaren…

Recognizing the Cycle of Narcissistic AbuseMost people have encountered someone who seems magnetic when you first meet t...
06/02/2026

Recognizing the Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse

Most people have encountered someone who seems magnetic when you first meet them. They are confident, charming, and larger than life. But for some, that shine slowly reveals a shadow. Narcissism should not be mistaken for simple selfishness or someone who enjoys looking in the mirror; it is a complex personality pattern that can quietly reshape relationships, workplaces, and even a person’s sense of self....

Most people have encountered someone who seems magnetic when you first meet them. They are confident, charming, and larger than life. But for some, that shine slowly reveals a shadow. Narcissism sh…

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 …

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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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