- Direct skill building
- Trauma-informed care
- Works with LGBTQ+
About Holly
Dr. Holly DeGrand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. She brings 16 years of experience as a counselor, educator, and supervisor. Her work focuses on practical strategies to reduce anxiety, panic, and stress so daily life feels more manageable.
She uses direct, skill-based methods to help people handle panic attacks and other anxiety symptoms. She also helps clients facing substance use, anger, and trauma-related concerns. Dr. DeGrand includes attention to issues such as gender dysphoria, HIV, and LGBTQ+ experiences when relevant to a person's goals.
Her background includes a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She has worked across community clinics, non-profit settings, and private practice, and has taught master’s level courses and presented at national conferences. That mix informs a grounded, practical approach to therapy.
Sessions emphasize active participation and real-world skill practice. She typically asks clients to join regular live sessions by phone or video and uses messaging for routine updates; text sessions are available on a limited basis. Sessions are usually 45 minutes and at least every two weeks, with weekly meetings recommended for faster progress.
Dr. DeGrand aims to help people make usable changes, whether they need brief problem-focused help or longer trauma work. She usually responds to messages within 12 hours and works with clients to set goals and plan next steps.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting back what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a space to clarify values and make sense of strong feelings.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the distress they cause through structured processing techniques. It is often used when trauma or past events continue to trigger anxiety or panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That plan can change as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. Because session formats may vary, confirm the exact options before booking; the therapist typically uses phone and video for regular 45-minute sessions and offers limited text sessions. Online sessions let clients practice skills and review tools between meetings, keeping day-to-day changes more manageable.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, substance use, trauma and related issues such as anger and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is direct and practical, emphasizing skill practice and active participation to manage symptoms and make decisions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in counseling, supervision, and education across clinics, non-profits, and private practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision along with a master’s degree in professional counseling.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
She prefers regular live sessions by video or phone, typically 45 minutes at least every two weeks, and offers text sessions on a limited basis; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.