- Mindfulness
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Body-oriented work
About Hollis
Hollis Greenspan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship and intimacy concerns, mood issues like depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress, grief, eating and body image concerns, and anger.
Hollis describes change as awkward and often gradual. She explains that some patterns hold because of the thoughts that keep them going. In sessions she helps people notice those thoughts and try different ways of responding.
Her background includes a master's degree in social work from the University of Connecticut and an advanced counseling certification from The Synthesis Center in Amherst, Massachusetts. She also studied cultural anthropology at Tufts University, which informs how she listens for cultural and contextual factors in a person's life.
Her practice draws on mindfulness work, a thought-reframing approach sometimes called Reality Therapy, and body-oriented Focusing exercises. She also uses psychosynthesis ideas to help people recognize and name different parts of themselves so those parts can communicate more clearly.
Hollis says her practice is influenced by Buddhist philosophy, though she does not require anyone to adopt those views. She notes an interest in self-care topics such as nutrition and sleep hygiene, and she brings a direct but gentle style that aims to help clients act from clearer choices.
How her approaches translate to online work
Hollis uses client-centered listening and mindfulness as central tools. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on clear listening and helping people describe what matters to them; it can help with relationship tension and self-esteem concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness skills to notice thoughts, bodily sensations, and urges, which is useful for stress, anxiety, and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which combination of listening, mindfulness practice, or psychodynamic-style reflection might fit best. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will take place. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can guide mindfulness exercises verbally and lead reflective conversations just as they do in person, helping you practice new ways to notice and respond to anger and stress.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hollis work with?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, eating and body image concerns, bipolar disorder, anger, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and body-focused practices such as Focusing to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Hollis has 11 years of experience working with mood disorders, grief, relationship problems, chronic illness, and LGBTQ issues among others.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.