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Sarne Branch, MSW

Healing Beyond Generations: Meet Sarne

Your Guide to Breaking Cycles and Building Resilience

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Raised by her grandmother and now a single mom to a teenager, Sarne knows firsthand what it means to navigate the unique challenges of nontraditional and intergenerational families. She’s not just educated in family dynamics and mental health—she’s lived them. Sarne combines her personal experience with professional expertise to help you uncover how past trauma, family patterns, and life’s complexities impact your present — and empowers you to rewrite your story with healthier, more fulfilling paths forward.

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Passionate about making mental health support accessible to everyone, Sarne is a fierce advocate for underserved communities, offering a safe, inclusive space where you can be your full self — no matter your background, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to face them alone.

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Ready to take the first step toward healing and growth? Connect with Sarne and explore practical tools, insights, and guidance.

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 Discover Mental Health Tips & Tools on Sarne's Blog

Education and Experience

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Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University

Masters Degree in Social Work from Walden University

 

Sarne is a Supervisee-in-Social Work under the clinical supervision of Kimberly Hines, LCSW. With nearly 10 years of experience, she specializes in providing mental health services to adolescents and adults. Sarne integrates

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness to help treat anxiety, mood disorders, cognitive distortion, and substance use concerns.

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Contact Us

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contactus@mymelaninwellness.com

 

(804) 685-0097​​

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6841 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23255

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