Business Details
Counseling Services in Great Falls, MT
Olive Branch Psychotherapy has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care since Dr. Stephen Parrish established the practice. With over 30 years of clinical experience, our practice specializes in individual, couples, and family counseling, addressing complex issues such as marital conflict, adolescent crises, trauma, and anxiety. Dr. Parrish employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches including narrative, structural, and cognitive-behavioral therapies to foster personal growth and relational healing.Our services extend beyond Great Falls to North Central Counties, serving clients who seek meaningful, lasting change through empathetic professional guidance. The practice integrates decades of clinical expertise with a deep understanding of family systems, having supported over 100 children through foster care and state placements, enriching our therapeutic perspective on human development and resilience.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Teen Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Parenting Support
Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in marriage and family therapy
- Our practice integrates narrative, structural, and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approaches
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual and relational needs
- Our therapist holds a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy
- We serve both Great Falls and surrounding North Central Counties
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized therapy sessions addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with compassionate listening to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve emotional growth through self-discovery and behavioral change.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship counseling focusing on communication improvement and conflict resolution. We help partners break destructive interaction patterns, rebuild trust, and develop healthier relational dynamics through structured therapeutic interventions and emotional processing techniques.
Family Counseling
Comprehensive family systems therapy addressing intergenerational patterns and household conflicts. Our approach helps families improve communication, resolve disputes, and strengthen relationships through structured sessions that examine family dynamics and promote collective healing.
Teen Therapy
Targeted counseling for teenagers dealing with developmental challenges and emotional issues. We provide a safe space for adolescents to explore identity formation, peer relationships, and family conflicts while developing healthy coping mechanisms and self-awareness.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma and psychosomatic symptoms using evidence-based approaches. Our therapy focuses on processing traumatic experiences, developing emotional regulation skills, and restoring personal empowerment through a structured, supportive therapeutic environment.
People
Dr. Stephen Parrish
Therapist and Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 30+ years of experience in marriage and family therapy. Holds a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, specializing in relationship dynamics and trauma recovery.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches are used?
We utilize narrative, structural, and cognitive-behavioral therapies tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide receipts for insurance reimbursement but do not accept direct insurance payments.
What areas do you serve?
Our services cover Great Falls and surrounding North Central Counties in Montana.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-50 minutes, with double sessions available for couples therapy.
Can medication be prescribed?
As a psychotherapist, I don't prescribe medication but can refer to collaborating psychiatrists.
