About Holly
Dr. Holly DeGrand uses a client-centered style that keeps you at the center of the work. She combines practical tools with focused talk to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma.
She is Dr. Holly DeGrand, LPC, and presents information in clear, direct ways for people looking for straightforward support. She has 16 years of experience in mental health as a counselor, educator, and supervisor.
That experience includes community clinics, non-profit settings, and independent practice.
How Holly works
She has taught master’s level courses, run professional workshops, and presented at national conferences. Her clinical focus includes anxiety and panic, anger management, substance use, and complex trauma. She also works with concerns such as gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, mood disorders, and issues related to sexuality and identity.
She is comfortable addressing LGBT concerns and the special needs that can come with those experiences. Dr. DeGrand uses several approaches to guide sessions, including client-centered strategies, EMDR, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused methods.
She aims for practical steps people can try between sessions. She expects active participation and regular live sessions to make steady progress. Typical sessions are 45 minutes and held at least every two weeks, though weekly meetings are preferred.
She usually replies to messages within 12 hours and offers text sessions on a limited basis alongside video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or messaging options.
Holly lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Holly works with
The areas below are the ones Holly selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Georgia |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How trauma-informed and solution-focused work translates online
Client-centered therapy focuses on your goals and what matters to you, giving space for you to lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and clarifies to deepen understanding. This approach helps with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and decision-making. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses structured eye movement or similar bilateral stimulation alongside talk work to address painful memories and reduce their emotional impact; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and complex trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying solution-focused steps for quick changes or deeper trauma work when more processing is needed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and EMDR work when appropriate. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer no video. Live chat and text-based messaging support short check-ins, brief coaching, and ongoing progress between live sessions. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy schedule and maintain continuity of care.
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