Dr. Holly DeGrand, LPC

Dr. Holly DeGrand is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 16 years of experience in mental health. She combines practical, straightforward work with clear expectations so people know what to expect from sessions. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and related concerns, and uses direct methods to help clients make changes.

Holly earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She has worked as a counselor, educator, and supervisor in community clinics, non-profit organizations, and private practice. She has taught at the master’s level, led professional workshops, and presented at national conferences.

Her practice emphasizes skills-building and decision support. She helps people manage panic and mood symptoms, reduce substance use harms, and respond to trauma. She also brings experience supporting LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and those living with HIV.

In sessions she uses client-centered conversations alongside trauma-focused work, solution-focused strategies, and EMDR when appropriate. She expects active participation and regular live sessions to make steady progress. Messaging may be used between sessions, and limited text sessions are available.

She is clear about what she does not take on and lists some conditions outside her scope, so people can make informed choices. She typically responds to messages within 12 hours and asks clients to plan for 45-minute sessions at least every two weeks, preferably weekly.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions; online sessions let that collaborative conversation continue even when schedules are tight. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided attention and processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories; some therapists adapt EMDR techniques to remote work when appropriate and with the right preparation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time from solution-focused skills to deeper trauma work as needs change.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Phone or video sessions can make it simpler to check in during a work break or when travel makes in-person meetings hard. Since session formats are not exhaustively listed here, confirm which options are available before booking so arrangements fit your routine.