Holly Paine , LCPC

Holly Paine is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas. Holly takes a practical, client-centered approach and leans on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns. Holly also works with people on women's issues and a range of relationship and sexuality topics. Holly adapts each session to the person in front of them. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Conversations are meant to be straightforward and grounded in what the client needs right now. In session Holly uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness practices and acceptance-based strategies are often added to build tolerance for difficult feelings. Existential and narrative ideas are used when people want to examine values, meaning, and life stories. Holly has six years of professional work experience as an LCPC in Kansas. That background includes helping people manage panic attacks, mood shifts, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, and challenges around gender dysphoria and polyamory or non-monogamous relationships. People can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space and a ‘come as you are’ attitude. Holly emphasizes collaboration - setting goals together and moving at a pace that feels right. The aim is to support steps toward a more manageable and fulfilling life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants practical tools to keep living a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to reduce panic, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are, creating space for people to set the pace and shape goals.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Holly collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking in, and adjusting methods so sessions remain useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual worksheets. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing written reflections, and support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to use the approach that feels most workable for the person.