- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Holly
Holly Goodman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on problems like depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and anger. Her practice also covers issues such as addictions, self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, career stress, and coping with life changes.
Holly uses a mix of approaches to help people manage their feelings and make practical changes. She draws on client-centered work to focus on the person in front of her, cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals. Motivational interviewing is part of the toolkit when someone needs help finding sustained momentum.
Sessions look at what is going wrong day to day and what small steps could change it. She talks through communication patterns, resentments, and triggers that lead to losing temper. Practical strategies for calming down, setting boundaries, and repairing relationships are part of the work she offers.
Holly also brings longer-term thinking into sessions when that helps. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice patterns coming from earlier relationships or family of origin issues. That perspective can help when anger links to old hurts or repeated family roles.
Her background includes coaching for work-life balance and employment issues, which is useful for career-related stress. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
Approach and practical online work
Holly commonly uses client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and helps the person name what matters, which can make it easier to talk about anger or relationship strain. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, and uses clear steps to reduce triggers and manage mood.Motivational interviewing is also part of her work when someone needs help finding the will to change habits. That method focuses on supporting the person's own reasons for change and breaking larger goals into doable steps. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and she will work with the client to decide what fits their goals and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people use video or phone depending on what they prefer and what suits the moment, but please verify available formats when scheduling.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to create practical plans and clearer thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults in North Carolina.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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.