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Meet Your Clinicians

We believe that healing happens in connection. Our team is dedicated to providing a trauma-informed sanctuary where clinical excellence meets systemic care, supporting you as you navigate the path toward restoration and relational growth.

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Hazel believes every individual possesses the inherent strength and capacity to heal. Her practice is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative, and empowering space where clients can build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and move toward meaningful transformation.

Meet Hazel Branche, LCSW

Branches Wellness Founder

Psychotherapist

Hazel Branche is a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals, couples, and families. Her work is rooted in helping clients navigate life transitions, emotional regulation, relational challenges, and personal healing with empathy, clinical expertise, and a systemic approach to care.
 

Specializes In

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Family Systems Therapy

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Emotional Regulation & Stress Management

  • Relational & Family Dynamics

  • School-Based Mental Health Support

  • Faith-Integrated & Pastoral Care Support

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety & Stress Management

  • Relationship & Interpersonal Challenges

  • Family Conflict & Communication

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Life Transitions & Personal Growth

  • Adolescent & Family Support

  • School-Based Mental Health

  • Parent & Caregiver Support

  • Professional Development for Clinicians

  • Workshops & Community Education

  • Pastoral Care Therapeutic Services

 

Therapeutic Services

  • Individual Therapy

  • Couples Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Group Therapy

  • Parent & Caregiver Training

  • Professional Development & Consultation for Clinicians

  • Workshops & Resources for Educators & Community Partners

  • Pastoral Care Therapeutic Services

 

Credentials & Background

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Psychotherapist with 15+ years of clinical experience

  • DBT-Certified Therapist

  • Trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family

  • Extensive experience partnering with school districts to support adolescents, families, and educational leadership

  • Co-author of The Kingdom Playbook for Mental Health

  • Recognized for integrating clinical strategy, empathy, and systemic care approaches

Branches Wellness Founder

Meet Marilyn Arias, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Marilyn Arias is a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. She believes therapy should be a collaborative and empowering experience where clients feel safe, supported, and understood.
 

Specializes In

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Client-Centered Therapy

  • Strength-Based Therapy

  • Emotional Regulation & Mindfulness

  • Trauma-Informed Care
     

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Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress Management

  • Trauma & Healing

  • Relationship Challenges

  • Personal Growth & Self-Discovery

  • Couples Therapy

  • Adolescent & Child Support (Ages 10+)

  • Family Dynamics

  • Bilingual Therapy Services (English & Spanish)

​Credentials & Background

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

  • Licensed through the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work

  • 11 years of experience in the mental health field

  • Works with adults, couples, adolescents, and children over the age of 10

  • Provides culturally sensitive and bilingual therapeutic support

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Marilyn is committed to helping clients build resilience, strengthen emotional well-being, and create meaningful, lasting change through a personalized and supportive therapeutic approach.

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