Holly Abbott, LPC

Holly Abbott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 16 years of experience to her work. She greets each person with warmth and straightforward care. Holly aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

She has worked in schools, independent practice, and with community agencies. That background means she has talked with youth, adolescents, and adults about a wide range of concerns. Examples include trauma and abuse, ADHD, anxiety and depression, autism-related issues, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, and major life changes.

Holly’s style is approachable and compassionate. She tries to create a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can speak honestly. She listens first, then helps set practical goals the client can try between sessions.

Her methods draw from client-centered approaches, cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, existential perspectives, and motivational interviewing. She tailors these methods to each person rather than following a single plan for everyone.

People often come for help with communication problems, codependency, commitment worries, caregiver stress, or the challenges of blended families and adoption. Holly also supports people coping with chronic illness, chronic pain, aging concerns, and career-related stress. She focuses on helping people find clearer choices and manageable next steps.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps people identify their own goals and values. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and a nonjudging space to sort things out.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers clear steps and exercises to try between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful reactions. CBT is often chosen for stress, mood, and anxiety concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. It can help people manage strong emotions, reduce reactive behavior, and improve relationships.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which ideas and techniques fit their goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as needs evolve.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options when you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break or remote sessions that remove travel time. It can also allow focus on specific skills practice between meetings and quicker access to scheduled appointments.