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Holly Duffy

Therapist · California

Holly Duffy, LMFT

Change-oriented therapist with creative approach

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  • Goal-focused
  • Warm and honest
  • Practical tools

About Holly

Holly Duffy is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of experience helping people set practical goals and make meaningful life changes. She centers sessions on each person’s needs and preferences, combining straightforward conversation with creative methods when helpful. Her style is warm and connected, and she brings honest feedback when a situation calls for it.

Clients often come with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, or struggles with habits and daily routines. Holly leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and shift thoughts, behaviors, and everyday habits. She pairs that with expressive tools when those approaches better support self-esteem or relationship work.

Sessions are collaborative and focused on tangible steps. Holly helps people identify small, concrete actions they can try between meetings. She also offers space for people to talk through feelings and gain clarity on choices and goals.

Her background emphasizes both practical change and creative exploration, so clients who value action plus reflection often find a fit. Holly names curiosity and steady effort as key parts of the work she does in therapy.

She welcomes discussions about how sessions work and what to expect. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How Holly’s Approaches Fit with Online Therapy

Holly often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns and everyday habits, which can translate well to remote sessions through focused discussion and practical homework. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is another approach she uses to address relationship feelings and attachment needs by naming emotions and trying new ways of connecting. These approaches help with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and adapting daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly works with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as those goals evolve. Together they review what’s working and where to try different techniques or exercises.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into busy days. Online work can make it simpler to follow through on homework between sessions and to practice new habits in real life. The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Holly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is her approach in sessions?

She blends talk therapy with action-focused methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to shift thoughts and habits, and creative or expressive techniques are added when they support a person’s goals.

How much experience does she have?

Holly has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices from California.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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