Gigi Holder , LCSW

Gigi Holder is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi. She has seven years of experience as a mental health clinician helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship strain, and parenting challenges.

Gigi emphasizes practical lifestyle changes that support better health and well-being. She spent nearly five years working in healthy behavior therapy and saw how small choices add up to real change. She encourages clients to try doable steps that fit day-to-day life.

Her approach starts by listening for each person's story. She treats the client as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple strategies rather than long explanations.

Gigi draws on methods like cognitive behavioral work to shift unhelpful thoughts, attachment-based ideas to improve connection, and client-centered listening to keep the session focused on the client's needs. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear when helpful to increase awareness and commitment to change.

People who benefit most are those ready to make practical adjustments and who value a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. Gigi supports people through everyday struggles and life transitions, including issues often faced by women, such as body image and caregiver stress.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Gigi offers steady, respectful guidance while helping clients set manageable goals and track progress over time.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns of connection and safety in relationships. Online sessions use discussion and reflective questions to notice how past attachments affect current relationships and to try new ways of relating. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT often includes simple homework, thought records, and short experiments clients can practice between visits. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client's own goals. That style guides how sessions are run, with the therapist offering support while the client leads the pace and focus.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist and client talk about goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging can provide brief check-ins, homework support, or a space to reflect between sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.