Dr. Holly Cabuhat, CA Psychologist 26047

About Holly

Dr. Holly Cabuhat uses a warm, interactive style rooted in practical therapies. She is a California licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist 26047) with 13 years of clinical experience.

She focuses much of her work on family and parenting concerns, and often supports adolescents and their caregivers. Her language is direct and calm, aimed at parents trying to sort through stressful situations. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, mood issues, and relationship strain.

Background and approach

She also has experience with autism and Asperger Syndrome, self-harm, and challenges related to social anxiety. Parents often turn to her for help managing behavior, communication, and school advocacy including Individualized Education Program (IEP) navigation. Her approach blends client-centered listening with clear, skills-based tools.

She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation when feelings run high. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques guide brief, actionable steps so families can try new strategies between sessions.

She adapts methods to each family - adjusting pace, structure, and language to fit ages and needs. Sessions are practical and collaborative. Dr.

Cabuhat helps families set small goals, practice new skills, and build confidence in daily life. She emphasizes respect, empathy, and a belief that people can change their thinking and relationships over time.

Therapeutic methods and online care that fit family life

Client-centered therapy starts with listening. The therapist focuses on understanding a family's point of view and adjusts pace and tone to match each member. This approach helps parents and teens feel heard and builds a base for change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day parenting stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps and homework exercises.

Dialectical behavior therapy, often called DBT, offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving communication. These skills can help when anger, impulsivity, or intense reactions get in the way of relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each family to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the child or teen's developmental level. She adjusts plans as families try strategies and report back on what helps.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let members join from different homes, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins or coaching between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling school, work, and daily routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family problems, anger, ADHD, and related concerns such as social anxiety, self-harm, and mood disorders.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and interactive, combining listening with practical skill-building. She uses respectful, direct conversation and helps families practice new strategies between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 13 years of experience working as a mental health therapist with children, adolescents, and adults, with much of her work focused on adolescents and families.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a California licensed psychologist, CA Psychologist 26047, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 13 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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