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Online therapist

Holly Knapp

Grounded counselor focused on practical growth

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Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Holly

Holly Knapp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of clinical experience. She practices in Wisconsin and brings a calm, non-judgmental style to sessions. Holly emphasizes connection and a whole-person view of health when supporting people through hard times.

She draws on scopes of care used across outpatient, crisis, inpatient, residential, correctional, college, and community mental health settings. That background gives practical perspective on different life challenges and transitions.

Background and approach

Her training includes both LPC and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credentials. Holly focuses on helping people process difficult feelings, build coping skills, and find clearer direction. She favors straightforward conversation and actionable steps.

Sessions often include skill practice and attention to daily routines that affect mood and stress. The approach is collaborative. Holly works side by side with people to set goals and try strategies that fit their life.

She also brings attention to physical, social, nutritional, medical, and spiritual factors that influence mental health. Her style is grounded and kind, aimed at making therapy understandable and useful. People can expect openness and practical guidance on meeting challenges and moving toward a life that feels more balanced.

Holly speaks English and offers sessions through multiple online formats so people can choose what works best for them.

How practical approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focuses on taking actions based on personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with clear exercises and practice to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the work by offering empathy and support so clients feel heard and can discover their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Plans are adjusted over time as needs and priorities change so the work stays useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy schedules. These options allow for continuity when travel, work, or caregiving make in-person visits hard. The formats support regular check-ins, skill practice, and short or longer conversations depending on what a person needs.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this clinician address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction-related issues, parenting challenges, and relationship and intimacy issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is collaborative and down-to-earth with an emphasis on honest conversation, skill practice, and practical habits that support daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
Holly has 17 years of experience across outpatient, crisis, inpatient, residential, correctional, college, and community mental health settings.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Wisconsin. Licensing details include WI LPC 5290 - 125 and IA LMHC 001466.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this provider?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska
Languages
English

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