Holly Hawkins, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Holly

Holly Hawkins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who focuses on family and parenting concerns as well as a broad range of emotional and behavioral issues. She addresses stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship and family struggles. Her tone is direct and supportive, aiming to help parents and caregivers find practical ways forward.

Holly uses simple, clear language and a calm presence during sessions.

Background and approach

Holly has 12 years of clinical experience working with people who face trauma, substance use, mood challenges such as bipolar, and attention concerns like ADHD. She has provided individual counseling, group work, couples sessions, and family-focused care. Her background includes assessment, care coordination, and making referrals when additional services are needed.

Her approach mixes familiar, hands-on methods. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns that cause distress.

Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices help with emotion regulation and staying present. Holly describes her work as patient, respectful, and motivating. She leans on strengths to help clients reach real goals and small changes that matter at home.

Sessions aim to teach tools parents can use between meetings to reduce conflict and increase connection. Sessions are offered in English and are set up for New York residents. Holly combines practical skills with steady support so families can manage life changes and build clearer routines and communication.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist creates space for parents to say what matters most and helps them find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches straightforward tools to change patterns that increase stress or conflict.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and needs to choose methods that fit each family. That makes it easier to try techniques and adjust plans as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy families. Video calls let people talk face-to-face from home, while phone sessions work when video is not practical. Live chat and text-based messaging provide short, ongoing support between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit regular therapy into a parent's schedule and keep momentum between meetings.

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 concerns does Holly commonly address?

Holly works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, self esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered, patient, and motivational. She focuses on strengths and practical steps parents can use at home to reduce stress and improve communication.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 12 years of clinical experience providing counseling, group work, couples sessions, and family-focused care.

What credentials and location details should I know?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 008558 and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with Holly?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

Next step

Talk to Holly

Takes a few minutes
Nothing to set up just to look
Stop at any point

Book with Holly