Dr. Holly DeGrand , LPC

Dr. Holly DeGrand is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She draws on 16 years of work in counseling, education, and supervision to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and life changes. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to each person's priorities and strengths.

She holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling. Dr. DeGrand has worked in community clinics, nonprofit settings, and private practice. She has taught master’s level courses, led professional workshops, and presented at national conferences.

Her clinical work emphasizes anxiety and panic disorders, anger management, substance use, and complex trauma. She also has experience supporting LGBTQ+ people, individuals living with HIV, and those navigating gender and sexuality questions. Women’s issues are listed among her focus areas.

In sessions she prefers a direct, practical style framed by client-centered and systemic ideas. She asks clients to be active participants and usually recommends regular live sessions for skill building and deeper work. Messaging is used for updates, and text sessions are offered on a limited basis.

Dr. DeGrand typically responds to messages within 12 hours. She accepts international clients and communicates in English. Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Clients who want to begin are invited to use the platform’s matching process to connect and schedule a first session.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy places the client's perspective at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects concerns, and helps people clarify goals so they can make practical changes. This approach suits stress, relationship questions, and decisions that feel overwhelming.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used to address disturbing memories and trauma symptoms. In practice it involves focusing on a memory while engaging in guided bilateral stimulation to reduce the memory's intensity and help process related emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She will check in about pace and adjust techniques as people progress so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and go deeper in skills practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can support brief updates, coaching, and reminders between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to maintain continuity across time zones and locations.