- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed methods
- Skills and coaching
About Holly
Dr. Holly DeGrand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 16 years of experience in mental health. She draws on a practical, direct style to help people manage stress, anxiety, panic, substance use, anger, and effects of trauma. She also supports people navigating gender identity, sexual health concerns, and issues related to living with HIV. Her work is informed by a broad background in counseling, education, and supervision.
Dr. DeGrand earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She has worked in community clinics, non-profit organizations, and private practice. She has taught master’s level courses, led professional workshops, and presented at national conferences.
Her approach uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside trauma-focused methods and EMDR when appropriate. She favors practical skills training and clear, goal-oriented plans that fit day-to-day life. She expects active participation and regular live sessions to make steady progress.
She has extensive experience with the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and individuals living with HIV. She also has experience living abroad and understands cultural adjustments that can come with that experience. Dr. DeGrand is open to working with international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Messaging is available for updates and brief contact, and she typically responds within about 12 hours. She offers live sessions by video or phone on a regular basis and provides text sessions on a limited basis. If you plan to begin, confirm specific session formats when you schedule.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and making the work match each person’s goals. In practice this means sessions that follow the client’s priorities, with the therapist reflecting back concerns and helping people find their own answers. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories; it combines focused attention with guided processing to help people move past traumatic reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical changes and builds strategies that can be tried between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods suit your needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative plan can change as you make progress or when new challenges appear.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example letting you join a 45-minute check-in between other commitments or avoid travel time. Dr. DeGrand typically uses live sessions by video or phone and offers text sessions on a limited basis; confirm the exact session formats when you schedule. These options help maintain continuity of care, allow for regular skill practice, and support steady work on stress, trauma, and behavior change without requiring you to rearrange your whole day.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic, substance use, anger, trauma, and related mood concerns. Additional focus areas include gender dysphoria, HIV and sexual health, and issues affecting women and men.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is practical and direct, using Client-Centered Therapy with trauma-focused techniques and solution-focused ideas. She emphasizes skill building and clear steps to manage symptoms and make decisions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 16 years of experience as a counselor, educator, and supervisor in community clinics, non-profits, and private practice. She has also taught at the master’s level and presented at national conferences.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision plus a master’s in professional counseling.
Which languages and international work does she support?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She expects regular live sessions by video or phone and offers limited text sessions. Confirm current session options when you schedule to ensure they meet your needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and schedule, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing information.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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