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Online therapist

Holly Powell

Compassionate clinician for families

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Credentials
MD, LCSW-C
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Holly

Holly Powell is a licensed clinical social worker with medical training who brings 15 years of experience to her practice. She focuses on family and parenting concerns along with anxiety, trauma, anger, and related issues. Her style is calm and approachable, and she aims to make conversations feel straightforward and manageable for worried parents.

Holly often begins with a client-centered approach, listening first to what matters most to the family.

Background and approach

From there she adapts methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to match each family's goals. She also uses attachment-based ideas when relationships and bonding are central to the problem. Her background includes work with children, adolescents, and young adults in a range of care settings.

That experience shaped a practical way of working that focuses on steps families can try between sessions. She applies techniques from EMDR and mindfulness when trauma or strong emotional reactions are part of the picture. Sessions are conversational and paced to the family's needs.

Holly keeps language simple and focuses on real-life solutions parents can use at home. She aims to help parents feel more confident managing stress, behavior challenges, mood changes, and the daily demands of caregiving. Located in Maryland, Holly holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C.

She speaks English and uses a flexible mix of therapy tools to support each family’s priorities.

Online approaches that match family needs

Holly uses client-centered work to begin most cases, which means she listens first and follows the family’s lead. This approach helps identify immediate priorities and creates a space where parents can describe what feels hardest. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another tool she employs to help families spot unhelpful patterns and try practical changes at home. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and behavior challenges. When trauma or attachment concerns are central, she may draw on attachment-based ideas that focus on improving connections and safety within important relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly discusses options with parents and young people, explains what each method involves, and adjusts the plan based on goals and what feels comfortable. The goal is to find a fit that makes sense for the family rather than imposing one single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Video calls let families talk face to face from home, while phone sessions can be a simpler option on the go. Live chat and text-based messaging let parents check in between sessions and share brief updates or questions. These formats make it easier to arrange sessions around school, work, and caregiving responsibilities while keeping therapeutic progress moving forward.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Holly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, self esteem, bipolar and depression, plus coping with life changes and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Holly starts from a client-centered stance, listening to what matters most. She adapts methods like cognitive behavioral work, motivational interviewing, and attachment-based ideas to fit each situation.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience, including work with children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of settings that informed her practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her listed credentials are MD and LCSW-C, credential number MD LCSW-C 12967, and she practices in Maryland.
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?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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