Holly Abbott

Holly Abbott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of experience helping people navigate hard moments. She works with individuals on issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, grief, and career concerns. Her style is warm and straightforward, and she aims to be easy to talk with from the first session.

She draws on client-centered methods that start with listening to what matters most to each person. Holly also uses cognitive behavioral tools to help change unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for managing strong emotions. She blends practical problem-solving with space for reflection so clients can try small changes between sessions.

Holly has worked in schools, private practice, and local agencies. That background means she is used to meeting people where they are and adapting strategies for different situations. She has experience with trauma and abuse, ADHD, autism, and chronic stress, among other concerns.

In sessions she emphasizes compassion, acceptance, and a nonjudgmental approach. She helps clients set clear, realistic goals and checks in about progress as therapy continues. Her aim is to create a steady, hopeful process rather than quick fixes.

People who prefer a practical, collaborative approach tend to fit well with her style. She encourages clients to take part in choosing techniques and pacing. Holly practices in Georgia and conducts work in English.

How her approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy starts by focusing on what the client cares about most and building the conversation around those priorities. It helps people feel heard and lets goals emerge from their own values and needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new skills between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be useful when strong feelings or relationship patterns get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Holly will collaborate with each person to choose what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to work well in remote sessions while keeping the focus on the client’s goals.