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Holly Duffy

LMFT

Holly Duffy , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Holly

Holly Duffy helps people clarify their goals and make meaningful life changes while addressing emotional, traumatic, behavioral, social, and relational challenges. She brings a warm, connected, and creatively oriented style to therapy, paired with honest and focused guidance when circumstances call for it. Holly treats each person as an individual and adapts her counseling to match specific needs and desired outcomes, blending structured techniques with expressive options as appropriate.

Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based method that emphasizes practical steps to shift thinking, behavior, emotions, routines, and interests. She often pairs CBT with creative or expressive therapies to support self esteem and healthier relationships, though she also recognizes that straightforward talk therapy can be equally effective when it aligns with a person’s preferences and goals.

Holly finds it rewarding to support people as they learn, grow, and move toward greater satisfaction and motivation in daily life. She offers perspective as a thoughtful observer, helps clients identify small actionable changes, and encourages shifts in thought patterns that support a more fulfilling life. To discuss how sessions work and how to begin, reach out to Holly Duffy, LMFT (LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Holly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to support people in online treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in thinking, behavior, and daily routines to reduce distress and build healthier habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships, helping people understand how early bonds shape current intimacy, trust, and communication so they can form more secure connections. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve bonding and resolve conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Holly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited access to in-person care. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, clients can connect from different locations, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose formats that feel most comfortable and convenient for ongoing work.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Holly Duffy have?

Holly Duffy has 15 years of experience.

Is Holly Duffy a licensed therapist?

Yes, Holly Duffy holds the credential LMFT. Her license details are CA LMFT 111286.

In which languages does Holly Duffy provide therapy?

Holly Duffy provides therapy in English.

Where is Holly Duffy located?

Holly Duffy is located in California.

How can I work with Holly Duffy as my therapist?

You can work with Holly Duffy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Holly Duffy work with international clients?

Yes, Holly Duffy works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Holly Duffy cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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