Dr. Holly DeGrand

Dr. Holly DeGrand is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. She brings 16 years of experience as a counselor, educator, and supervisor. Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and life transitions with clear, practical steps.

She earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She has worked in community clinics, non-profits, and private practice, and has taught at the master’s level and presented at national conferences. This background shapes a calm, informed approach to therapy.

Dr. DeGrand uses a mix of client-centered work, trauma-focused methods, solution-focused techniques, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions emphasize skill building, symptom relief, and real decisions about next steps. She aims to help clients identify patterns that hold them back and practice new ways of coping.

She has deep experience with the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and individuals living with HIV. She also offers coaching-style support for people navigating major life changes. Messaging is used for updates, but regular live sessions are expected to make steady progress.

Her usual session rhythm is at least 45 minutes every two weeks, preferably weekly, to allow for continued skill practice and progress. She typically responds to messages within 12 hours and accepts international clients, with sessions conducted in English.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. DeGrand uses client-centered work to create a collaborative, goal-focused therapy experience. This approach centers your concerns and preferences, and it helps guide what topics and skills are prioritized in sessions.

She also uses trauma-focused methods and EMDR for addressing past traumatic experiences and their ongoing effects. Trauma-focused therapy focuses on processing difficult memories and building coping skills, while EMDR uses guided attention and bilateral stimulation to reduce distress tied to specific memories.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with you about your goals, past experiences, and what feels most helpful. Together you can try methods and adjust the plan as needed so therapy fits your needs and pace.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing meetings from different locations. Because she uses live interactions for core work, expect regular video or phone sessions as the main format, with limited text sessions available when appropriate. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.