- Person-centered approach
- Skill-focused work
- New York based
About Holly
Holly Hawkins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and relationship and family concerns. She also supports people facing life changes, trauma and abuse, intimacy and anger issues, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, low self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Her tone is warm and straightforward, aimed at parents and caregivers looking for clear help.
Holly uses a person-centered style that focuses on strengths and practical steps. She brings 12 years of experience to sessions and emphasizes patience, respect, and motivation. Clients can expect direct support for problem-solving and coping skills rather than long, abstract therapy exercises.
Her approach draws on several methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. These are used to teach concrete skills for managing emotions, reducing unhelpful thinking patterns, and building healthier habits.
Holly has worked with adolescents and adults in settings that included individual counseling, group work, assessment, referrals, care coordination, couples counseling, and family counseling. That background informs how she helps people navigate life transitions and relationship strain.
She aims to be genuine and collaborative in sessions, guiding clients to discover their own strengths. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit your schedule and needs.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Holly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness as central tools. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and helps people try new ways of thinking and coping. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm in stressful moments.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-style strategies teach concrete steps for handling strong feelings, improving communication, and reducing impulsive reactions. These methods are often helpful for relationship strain, anger, and overwhelming stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly will discuss goals and preferences and tailor techniques to fit what you need. She works with clients to test methods, adjust plans, and focus on practical change rather than one fixed recipe.
Confirm current session formats before booking so the logistics match your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, use brief check-ins when days are tight, avoid travel time, or pick quieter surroundings that aid concentration. Discuss timing and session length during intake to choose what works best for your life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Holly commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, anger, intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, career strain, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Holly practices in a person-centered, strength-based way. She focuses on practical skills and problem solving while staying respectful and motivational.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in individual and group settings, plus coordination of referrals and care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients and works with residents of New York state.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.