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Holly Powell

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Holly Powell

Florida

Practical, compassionate care for everyday challenges

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Skills for emotion regulation
  • Focus on men's wellbeing

About Holly

Holly Powell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She supports those facing life changes, substance-related struggles, and issues with self-esteem or motivation. Holly practices in Florida and brings eight years of experience to her work with individuals. She lists Men's wellbeing as a focus and creates a respectful, compassionate space for people to talk through hard things.

In sessions she listens first and adapts the conversation to each person's needs. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping people find clearer next steps. She uses techniques from client-centered therapy to keep the conversation grounded in the person's goals and values.

Holly also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and develop different coping strategies. She integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach skills for managing intense emotions and staying present. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck and want to build momentum for change.

Her background as an LCSW means she has worked across a range of concerns, including trauma, family problems, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. She tailors the treatment plan to the situation and checks in about what is working. Holly emphasizes collaboration and practical tools over jargon.

People can expect a calm, straightforward style that focuses on concrete goals. She encourages honest conversation about what’s getting in the way and supports steps toward more stable mood, clearer relationships, and better day-to-day coping.

How Holly Uses Talk Therapy Approaches Online

Holly uses client-centered work to build a respectful, goal-focused conversation. This approach centers what matters to the person and helps shape goals and topics for each session. It often helps with motivation, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to find links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thinking and practice different coping strategies for anxiety, depression, or anger. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness techniques are used to manage intense emotions and to build moment-to-moment awareness when that is useful.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Holly will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it possible to continue work during transitions or while juggling work and family demands.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Holly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addictions, trauma, and related areas such as self-esteem, anger, and caregiver stress.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and compassionate. Sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals, and using skills you can apply between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Holly has eight years of clinical experience working with people on mood, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a counseling relationship?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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