Dr. Holly DeGrand , LPC

Dr. Holly DeGrand is a licensed professional counselor based in Georgia who brings a practical, experience-driven approach to therapy. She holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling, and she uses that training to support people facing anxiety, panic, substance use, anger, and complex trauma. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she combines clinical expertise with years of work as a counselor, educator, and supervisor across community clinics, non-profit organizations, and private practice.

With 16 years in the field, Dr. DeGrand has taught master’s level courses, led professional workshops, and presented at national conferences. She has particular experience working with the LGBTQ community, people of color, and people living with HIV, and she also understands the challenges of living abroad from her own time as an expatriate. Her clinical emphasis includes stress and coping, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, and issues related to sexuality and gender.

Her practice draws on Adlerian, Feminist-Intersectional, and systems perspectives to deliver direct, goal-oriented care. Dr. DeGrand expects active client participation; messaging supports ongoing communication, but she prefers regular live sessions - video or phone - supplemented by limited text sessions. She typically responds to messages within 12 hours. As an ethical disclosure, she does not provide specialized treatment for borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder, OCD, ADHD/ADD, porn or sex addiction, or eating disorders.

How EMDR, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused Work Online

Client-Centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps the client explore their own goals and strengths. This approach is useful for people seeking personal growth, improved self-esteem, and help navigating life changes.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - is a structured method that helps people process distressing memories and trauma by pairing focused memory work with guided bilateral stimulation. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and complex trauma and can reduce the intensity of painful memories over time.

Solution-Focused therapy concentrates on practical, short-term strategies to identify strengths and build specific steps toward change. It is well suited to clients who want tangible tools for coping, reducing symptoms, or making decisions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. DeGrand works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility in scheduling and access - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapists and licensed professionals to connect with clients across locations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and fit care into a busy life.