Hollis Greenspan , LICSW

Hollis Greenspan is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She centers her work on helping people change patterns that no longer serve them. Hollis emphasizes practical, accessible tools so clients can start feeling different in daily life.

She draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand their inner choices and relationship patterns. Mindfulness practices are used to calm racing thoughts and to notice what keeps difficult behaviors active. Sessions tend to focus on what someone is doing now and what small changes might help.

Hollis has 11 years of clinical experience and a master's in social work. Her background also includes training in transformational counseling methods and a degree in cultural anthropology. That mix informs a thoughtful, person-focused style that respects cultural differences.

She commonly helps people with relationship and intimacy questions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic illness, communication problems, and mood or personality concerns. Hollis also offers support around LGBT issues and career stress.

Hollis uses a warm, direct approach that invites clients to explore different parts of themselves. She encourages practical self-care such as attention to sleep and nutrition alongside therapy work. Her aim is to help each person find clearer choices and to regain a sense of agency.

How Hollis blends therapy approaches online

Hollis uses client-centered therapy to keep the focus on the person sitting across from her. This approach means the conversation follows the client's needs and priorities, and the therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify their goals.

She also integrates mindfulness practices to help slow down strong emotions and notice thoughts and sensations without immediate reaction. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, stress, and managing mood shifts by building steady habits of attention.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Hollis will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they check in and adjust the plan as needed rather than committing to a fixed path up front.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging offer quick, ongoing contact and can fit into busy schedules. These options make it easier to work consistently and to try different ways of connecting as needs change.