Donald Holland, LMFT

Donald Holland is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina with 40 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, ADHD, and relationship concerns. He also supports those struggling with eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, and parenting stress.

His approach is straightforward and practical. He makes space for people to talk about painful events like childhood abuse, sexual or physical trauma, and loss. He also addresses behavioral patterns such as codependency, control issues, and compulsive behaviors related to sex, pornography, or substances.

Donald uses a range of methods to meet people where they are. He draws on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on building skills, improving communication, and clarifying values so daily life feels more manageable.

With many years of work across concerns like autism spectrum differences, foster and adoption transitions, chronic illness, and caregiver stress, he brings broad clinical perspective to complex cases. He aims to be direct but compassionate, helping people find steps that fit their situation.

People who choose him often want practical tools and steady support while they work through painful memories, addictive patterns, or major life adjustments. He guides clients through small, actionable changes toward more stable routines and clearer relationships.

Helping relationships and behavior through online approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small steps that match those values while accepting difficult feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and sticking with recovery efforts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful cycles; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice and change how they connect with others, which can help with abandonment and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to the issue at hand rather than using one fixed style.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people meet with a licensed professional from different locations, which can be helpful for those balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.