Empowering individuals with personalized, evidence-based therapy solutions to foster personal growth, healing, and psychological well-being.

Who We Are

Welcome to The Olive Branch, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge therapy. We are a team of professionals are committed to providing high quality, evidence-based therapy services to all ages and stages.  We individualize our approach based on the client's needs using a variety of well researched techniques. Our motto at The Olive Branch is to be "professionally personal".  We want our clients to know we offer skilled services while striving to connect human to human. 

Our mission is to empower our clients to overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive in all areas of their lives. We understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and we are here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where healing and growth can take place.

Thank you for considering The Olive Branch for your mental health needs. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to holistic wellness.

Therapists with Immediate Availability:

Caitlin Pixler, LMFT; Katie Ballenger, LISW; Bailey Steffen, LISW; Olivia Brecht, LMSW

Therapy Services

Our team of skilled mental health therapists is committed to delivering personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve. We offer comprehensive support to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Collectively, we are trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including:

-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
-Internal Family Systems (IFS)
-Trauma-responsive Yoga (RYT)
-Theraplay
-Play Therapy
-Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (CBT)
-Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
-Mindfulness-based approaches, and more.

Continual learning and professional development are central to our practice. We stay informed about the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health, allowing us to integrate innovative techniques into our therapeutic approach. By remaining at the forefront of advancements in mental health care, we ensure that our clients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatment available.

604 Clay Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Contact Us

If seeking counseling, please include insurance coverage and if there is a preferred therapist. You may also contact that therapist directly.