- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- CBT and expressive methods
About Holly
Holly Duffy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people who want to set clear goals and make practical changes while managing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and other life challenges.
Holly uses straightforward talk alongside action-focused techniques. She emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice and change thoughts, habits, and behaviors that keep them stuck. She also blends expressive, creative work when that supports self-esteem or relationship growth.
Sessions tend to be a mix of concrete steps and open conversation. Holly will help identify small, realistic actions and then track progress. She describes therapy as both honest and connected, shifting tone to match what the person needs in the moment.
Her background spans trauma, grief, addiction concerns, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and a wide range of relationship and attachment issues. She also works with challenges like ADHD, parenting stress, caregiver fatigue, and chronic illness concerns.
Holly aims to help people move toward greater satisfaction and motivation in daily life. That often means setting manageable goals, trying new behaviors, and reflecting on what changes feel meaningful. The practical focus is on steps people can take between sessions to test what helps.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to follow the platform's matching process and schedule an initial appointment. The emphasis in early sessions is on clarifying goals and choosing an approach that fits the person's needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online work uses conversations to identify attachment patterns and to practice new ways of relating to others and to oneself. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about noticing thoughts and testing new behaviors. In video or phone sessions this looks like setting clear homework, tracking small experiments, and reviewing results together. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and shift difficult emotions in relationships; online sessions can create space to try new responses and to rehearse different emotional interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Holly will discuss what seems most useful based on your goals, symptoms, and preferences. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.
The practical upside of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life. Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to schedule around classes, work, or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These conveniences help therapy feel more manageable while focusing on concrete actions and emotional work that translate into daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, life changes, addictions, grief, and mood concerns including depression and bipolar.
What is her general counseling style?
Her style combines direct talk with action-oriented work. She uses practical steps to change thinking and habits alongside creative techniques when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy in a range of settings and with a variety of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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