- Direct practical strategies
- Trauma-informed care
- Supports LGBTQ+ concerns
About Holly
Dr. Holly DeGrand is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 16 years of experience in mental health. She draws on a practical, direct style to help people manage anxiety, panic, anger, substance use, and complex trauma. Her work often centers on clear skills and step-by-step strategies that can be used between sessions.
She holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling. Dr. DeGrand has worked across community clinics, non-profits, and private practice, and has taught master’s level courses and led professional workshops.
Her approach integrates client-centered ideas with trauma-focused and solution-focused methods. She blends those with perspectives from Adlerian, feminist-intersectional, and systems theory to match what each person needs. Sessions may focus on symptom management, decision-making support, or deeper change work.
Dr. DeGrand has long experience supporting LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and people living with HIV. She also notes experience with expatriate issues from having lived abroad. She is explicit about practice limits and does not claim specialized work in several conditions listed in her disclosures.
Therapy with her asks for active participation and regular live sessions. Messaging is used for updates, and limited text sessions are offered. She typically responds to messages within 12 hours.
How EMDR and Client-Centered Work Translate to Online Care
Dr. DeGrand uses client-centered therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person's experience and goals; this approach means the therapist listens closely and helps people make choices that fit their lives. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used to process traumatic memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing to reduce distress around past events. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes setting short-term goals and building on what already works to create fast, practical change.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods that may help. That plan can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.
Confirm current session formats before booking since specific delivery options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer live conversations for skill practice and trauma work, while others use messaging for quick updates; the therapist has said she uses messaging and limited text sessions alongside regular live sessions. Discuss format and scheduling during intake to find an arrangement that works with your routine and needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and related issues such as panic, mood concerns, and anger. Additional focus areas include gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and sexuality.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is practical and direct, combining client-centered listening with trauma-focused and solution-focused techniques to build concrete skills and make changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of experience working as a counselor, educator, and supervisor in clinics, non-profits, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia and holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision plus a master’s degree in professional counseling.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before scheduling to ensure licensure and logistics match your situation.
How are sessions structured and how much do they cost?
She expects regular live sessions for skill building and trauma work, and offers limited text sessions. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.