Donice Holbrook , LCSW

Donice Holbrook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and addiction. She frames care around women's issues and aims to create a steady, respectful place to begin difficult conversations.

She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping skills. Sessions focus on short, manageable steps - problem solving, mood tracking, and learning new ways to handle triggers. The goal is clearer thinking and more predictable responses to stress.

Her work often addresses life transitions, communication problems, social anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. She also supports people dealing with medical concerns such as cancer, hospice and end-of-life issues, and HIV/AIDS. Donice includes attention to financial strain, adoption and foster care histories, and co-occurring substance issues when they affect daily functioning.

Donice brings a Christian-informed perspective and aims to respect each person's values and beliefs. She describes her approach as compassionate and conservative, focusing on practical tools and personal strengths. Older adults and those seeking steady, values-aligned care are a noted area of interest in her practice.

Sessions are offered from California in English and use multiple online formats. People connect by choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on availability.

Approaches and online options for steady progress

Donice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people change unhelpful patterns and manage intense emotions. One approach emphasizes practical skill-building to handle anxiety and panic attacks, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. Another approach centers on mood management for depression and bipolar concerns, using activity planning, mood tracking, and routines to stabilize daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then try methods that fit best. Progress is tracked and methods are adjusted together as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face work when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, homework exchanges, and steady contact between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules.