- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and trauma
- ADHD support
About Donald
Donald Holland is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in North Carolina with 40 years of professional experience. He works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures such as anxiety, stress, relationship strain, and issues connected to identity and self-esteem. He also helps people struggling with addiction, trauma, grief, ADHD, and sleep or eating concerns.
He uses a mix of practical, evidence-informed approaches to address current problems and day-to-day coping. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills you can try between meetings, and talking through patterns that get in the way of progress. Expect straightforward conversation about what is happening now and small experiments to test different ways of responding.
Donald draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work to guide the process. That means paying attention to values, spotting thinking habits that cause distress, and looking at how early relationship patterns affect present behavior. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when those approaches fit a person’s needs.
His background includes long experience with trauma, addiction recovery, ADHD across the lifespan, foster and adoption adjustments, and grief. He has worked with people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and identity-related concerns including LGBT issues. This breadth means he often integrates several methods to match what each person brings.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted, and practical details about format and scheduling should be confirmed before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking action toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is often helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and can help with relationship stress and self-esteem issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most relevant and try different methods based on your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as you learn what helps.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so you can attend between classes or work shifts. Over time, people often find the same practical tools and skill practice translate well to remote sessions when scheduling and logistics are managed together.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, and related concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical, skills-focused approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-informed work to address thinking patterns and emotional reactions. Sessions emphasize concrete strategies and short experiments to try between meetings.
How long has he worked in this field?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, addiction recovery, and adjustment after adoption or foster care.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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