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Holly Powell

Holly Powell, LCSW-C

Maryland

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LCSW-C focused on anger and trauma

  • Attachment-based
  • CBT techniques
  • Motivational interviewing

About Holly

Holly Powell is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and life changes. Holly also supports people facing mood and relationship challenges and other concerns listed in her practice focus.

She began her career in settings that served children, adolescents, and young adults, and that background shaped her interest in attachment and trauma. Over time she adapted a practical mix of methods to meet different needs. That means sessions often start with a client-centered, solution-focused stance and then shift to approaches that match the person's goals.

Holly uses cognitive behavioral tools when people are trying to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She applies motivational interviewing techniques to help people find personal reasons to make changes. She also draws on attachment-focused ideas when patterns in close relationships are part of the problem.

She reports a relaxed, calm manner in sessions and aims to make the work straightforward. Conversations typically focus on clear, usable steps rather than abstract concepts. Holly encourages people to set concrete goals and to practice small changes between sessions.

People come to her for help with anger that shows up at work or at home, for trauma processing, and for ongoing stress and mood concerns. Before booking, confirm current session options so arrangements fit each person’s routine and needs.

How Holly’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bond experiences shape reactions. Online sessions use discussion and practical exercises to identify those patterns and try different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and anxiety. In sessions the therapist helps people test new ideas and practice small behavior changes between meetings. EMDR supports processing of traumatic memories through structured bilateral stimulation and guided recall; when appropriate it is used to reduce the intensity of distress tied to past events.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. Holly will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. That might mean starting with a client-centered conversation, adding CBT skills, or bringing in trauma processing tools if the person wants that path.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a workday, require less travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Others prefer full-length sessions for deeper work. Discuss format and timing when you schedule so sessions match daily life and therapeutic goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressDomestic violenceFamily problemsIntellectual disabilityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger concerns does she address?

Holly works with people who struggle with losing their temper, built-up resentment, or living with someone else’s anger. Anger appears alongside related issues like stress, trauma, and relationship strain.

Which therapeutic style does she use?

She often begins with a client-centered, solution-focused approach and adapts toward cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, or attachment ideas based on goals. The style shifts to match what the person needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working in behavioral health settings. Much of that work involved children, adolescents, and young adults, which influenced her focus on attachment and trauma.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LCSW-C credentials in Maryland. That credential is listed as LCSW-C (Maryland).

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before scheduling so you know what formats are available.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on where you are located.

What should I do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence begins the process of connecting with her.

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