Dr. Holly Cabuhat , CA Psychologist 26047

Dr. Holly Cabuhat is a licensed psychologist based in Southern California with more than 13 years of experience as a mental health therapist. She holds a California psychologist license - CA Psychologist 26047 - and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, with the majority of her practice focused on adolescents and family work.

Her clinical experience spans a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, self-harming behaviors, social skills deficits, executive functioning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, and PTSD. She has also supported people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and has substantial experience helping families navigate educational systems and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Part of her role has involved assisting clients and their families to advocate for their needs.

Dr. Cabuhat brings a warm, interactive style to therapy and emphasizes the role of thought patterns in shaping perspective. She works from a foundation of respect, empathy, and compassion, and believes that challenging and reframing unhelpful thoughts can lead to meaningful shifts in how a person sees their circumstances. Her clinical approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, family systems theory, motivational interviewing methods, and solution-focused strategies, and she adapts her approach to fit each client’s needs.

Seeking change takes courage, and Dr. Cabuhat aims to support and empower people as they pursue a more fulfilling life and work toward becoming the person they want to be.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Dr. Holly Cabuhat uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and perspective guide each session. This approach helps people who need validation, emotional support, and a collaborative atmosphere to explore personal values and life direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach Dr. Cabuhat applies to help identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by teaching skills for changing thoughts and behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool she draws on to help clients resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. This technique is especially helpful for people facing difficult life transitions or who want to build commitment to new habits and goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Cabuhat works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors her plan as work progresses to ensure the approach remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Dr. Cabuhat can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from licensed professionals in a format that suits the client’s life.