Robert Holliday , LPC, LMHC

Robert Holliday brings a wide-ranging background in counseling that spans school settings, college environments, military family support, and community mental health. He has served as a school counselor, school behavioral specialist, mental health therapist, Military Family Life Counselor, and college counselor, guiding people through both everyday challenges and acute situations.

Over a 25-year career, he has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, social phobia, eating disorders, oppositional defiant behaviors, substance dependence, attention deficit concerns, learning challenges, and autism. He has experience responding to crises that involve self-harm, harm to others, suicidal ideation, and bereavement, and he has supported young and older adults with academic, college, and career planning.

He holds professional licenses as an LPC and as an LMHC. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential indicating training in counseling and psychotherapy. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that denotes licensure to practice mental health counseling in designated jurisdictions, including Hawaii.

His therapeutic style is solution-focused and goal-driven, aimed at helping people identify practical steps forward and develop skills for clearer decision-making. He emphasizes creating an environment of trust and growth where clients can work toward measurable changes and build tools to manage life transitions, stress, relationships, and other concerns.

Solution-Focused Care Delivered Online

Robert Holliday bases his practice on solution-focused therapy, a short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify strengths and practical steps toward change. This method concentrates on what is working now and builds on small, achievable solutions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, making it especially useful for stress, anxiety, life transitions, and goal-setting.

Complementing that approach, he integrates a coaching-oriented perspective that supports career and academic planning, decision-making, and the development of strategies for managing relationships and daily responsibilities. This coaching emphasis helps clients translate insights into actionable plans and measurable progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Robert works with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and circumstances, then tailors sessions to fit those needs so therapy feels purposeful and aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for those balancing work, school, family, or travel. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and access licensed professionals from different locations while focusing on practical, solution-focused work.