About Us
Mental health impacts every element of our daily lives. From the ways that we work to how we relate with our families, mental wellness allows us to be present in the moment and contribute positively to our communities.
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Unfortunately, many of our neighbors in Ohio face mental health challenges which harm their quality of life. Thousands of Ohioans experience trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression, and the negative outcomes of these experiences continue to grow. While we know that data-driven counseling can improve quality of life for those with mental health challenges, many face economic and social barriers to accessing this transformational care.
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Not only is the problem with mental health in general, there is severe lack of professional Christian counseling available. Research shows that including your faith into therapy can increase the odds of success. While Branches of Hope is a Christian non-profit we serve people of all beliefs or non-belief.
The problem
Introducing Branches of Hope
Branches of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers counseling to Ohioans who cannot access mental health care. We envision a community where all people have healthy relationships, set good boundaries, and enjoy life. To realize this vision, we offer accessible, trauma-informed, and faith-friendly counseling to residents of underprivileged or rural Ohio communities.
Branches of Hope began in response to the unique mental health challenges faced by those living with addictions. Branden Heineman, our Executive Director, observed in his counseling practice that many potential clients chose not to pursue care due to the high cost of therapy. In 2024, he and his team responded to these challenges by transitioning their practice to a nonprofit model with a public mission to make mental health care available to all.​ Our unique approach applies data-driven practices from a faith-sensitive lens which equips our clients to process past trauma, develop healthy spiritual attitudes, and thrive.
Our Services
Branches of Hope offers mental health counseling which leads our clients to build healthy relationships, set boundaries, and enjoy life again. We serve clients facing a broad range of mental health challenges, including addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Our licensed counselors offer one-on-one sessions both in-person in Cincinnati and virtually across Ohio. Our counselors deploy data-driven care modalities, and two distinctives set our counseling apart.
