- Warm and direct
- Problem-solving focus
- Sleep and rest included
About Holly
Holly Goodman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with thirty years of practice in North Carolina. She combines practical conversation with gentle guidance to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and sleeping problems. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people feel heard and find workable next steps.
Holly uses a mix of approaches to suit each person's needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thought patterns that keep problems going. She uses psychodynamic ideas to help people understand how past experiences influence present choices. She also brings solution-focused and motivational techniques when immediate, practical change is the goal.
Many people come for help with relationships, communication problems, parenting challenges, or coping with life changes like divorce and bereavement. She also addresses issues such as addiction, body image, fertility-related stress, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. Sleeping and eating difficulties are part of her regular caseload and are worked on with the same step-by-step focus as other issues.
Holly emphasizes collaboration and education in sessions. Conversations include goal setting, exploring options, and practicing small changes between meetings. She also offers life coaching skills for work-life balance and career concerns when helpful.
Her practice centers on respectful listening and practical strategies that fit into everyday life. To begin, a person can choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits their availability.
How Holly’s approaches translate to online work
Holly commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tries small behavior changes to improve mood and sleep. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes practical steps and clear goals so people can notice quick progress and try what works.Choosing the best approach is part of the process. Holly will review goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, then suggest a plan. The plan is collaborative and can shift as needs change, with the client shaping priorities for sleep, relationships, or stress management.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. 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 supports follow-up conversations about skills practice, sleep routines, and coping strategies between major life transitions.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Holly works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, sleeping and eating concerns, addiction, and many life changes.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her sessions are collaborative and practical, blending active problem-solving with reflective conversation to set and reach goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience working in North Carolina with individuals, couples, and families.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW license in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.