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- Anxiety and panic
- EMDR and trauma
- Substance use support
About Holly
LPC in Georgia with 16 years' experience, Dr. Holly DeGrand focuses on anxiety, addictions, trauma, and related concerns. She uses client-centered methods alongside EMDR, solution-focused, and trauma-focused practices. She combines practical skills teaching with direct, goal-oriented work.
Holly earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She has worked as a counselor, educator, and supervisor 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 practice emphasizes managing panic and anxiety, anger issues, substance use, and complex trauma. She also brings experience supporting LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and people living with HIV. She notes lived experience as an ex-pat when cultural context is relevant.
She prefers an active, collaborative approach. Clients are asked to take part in live sessions for skill building and change work. Messaging is used for updates; live sessions by video or phone form the core of treatment and text work is offered only on a limited basis.
Holly is clear about limits of scope. She states she does not have specialized training in borderline personality disorder, dissociative disorders/DID, OCD, ADHD/ADD, porn/sex addiction, or eating disorders. She generally replies to messages within 12 hours.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people clarify goals and next steps; this approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and decision-making. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through structured bilateral stimulation paired with guided recall; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and complex trauma.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That choice can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day and keeping regular contact without travel. This therapist uses live sessions by video or phone as the main format and offers text sessions only on a limited basis. Confirm available session formats before booking so arrangements match your schedule and needs.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and related mood concerns. Additional focuses include gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, men’s and women’s issues, and panic disorder.
What therapy methods does she use?
Her work includes Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She combines these approaches to match the client’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in counseling, education, and supervision across community clinics, non-profits, and private practice settings. She has also taught master’s courses and presented at conferences.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
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 are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
She expects regular live sessions by video or phone and offers text sessions on a limited basis. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.