Dr. Brandon Olive, KY Psychologist 129242

Dr. Brandon Olive is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (KY Psychologist 129242) with 21 years of professional experience. He emphasizes compassion and caring as central to helping people work through life’s challenges, and he recognizes that cultural background and personal beliefs significantly influence development and change.

Dr. Olive takes a collaborative approach, partnering with individuals to empower them as experts of their own lives. Grounded in research and clinical science, he applies evidence-informed strategies to support clearer planning, more adaptive thinking, and healthier reactions and behaviors. Over the course of his career he has worked in a variety of settings and with clients from many walks of life, gaining experience with a wide spectrum of concerns.

He supports people facing issues ranging from everyday stressors to more severe problems such as major depression, anxiety, panic, serious life adjustment, and prolonged grief. He also brings extended experience working with patients who required hospitalization and medication management, including individuals with traumatic brain injuries and psychotic symptoms. Alongside counseling, Dr. Olive can provide recommendations for additional forms of assistance that may help address difficult-to-treat symptoms and guide progress toward higher functioning.

Dr. Olive encourages prospective clients to consider an initial conversation to determine whether his style and approach are a good fit, and he highlights honesty and transparency as important when choosing a therapist. He also uses online services to reach people in his community who can be difficult to engage through part-time private practice or full-time agency work, viewing remote options as a practical way to support meaningful therapeutic work.