Hope Holman, LCSW

Hope Holman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. She is direct and warm in her approach and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. Hope invites people who are tired of feeling stuck to talk through what matters to them now.

With ten years of experience, Hope draws on practical methods that fit each person. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and feel heard. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness tools when they match a client’s goals.

Hope has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, domestic violence, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, body image, and caregiving stress. Her background includes work in group settings, outpatient care, and in-home therapy.

In sessions she keeps a non-judgmental, encouraging tone. Hope focuses on strengths and practical steps rather than just talking about problems. She helps clients set small, achievable goals and build skills that fit everyday life.

Hope welcomes people who want a steady, supportive clinician to walk with them through change. She describes therapy as a partnership and works with each person to find approaches that suit their needs and pace.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting swept away by them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving concrete skills to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on being heard and understood, with the therapist offering empathy and support so clients can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hope will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time, and she checks in regularly to adjust the focus as needed.

Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness or homework exercises between meetings to practice skills in daily life. Hope aims to help clients integrate therapy into everyday routines so progress can continue outside scheduled sessions.