Carrie Holland-Lee, MD, LCPC

Carrie Holland-Lee is a licensed therapist in Maryland with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert in their own story and that they already possess strengths that can be used to navigate difficult times. Carrie helps clients translate those strengths into practical changes and new ways of coping that feel meaningful and attainable.

Seeking change can take courage, and Carrie frames therapy as a collaborative process in which she supports and empowers clients as they take those first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her style centers on listening closely, validating experience, and helping clients build skills and insight to address the concerns they bring to therapy.

Carrie holds MD and LCPC credentials - MD indicates a medical doctor and LCPC indicates a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and she uses her training to create a thoughtful, client-focused space for growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting the person where they are, offering empathic listening and support while helping clients explore their values and goals; this approach is useful for those seeking validation, clarity, and a collaborative space to process life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Carrie Holland-Lee works with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best for their needs. That exploration is collaborative - she partners with each person to set goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clear.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for engaging in that collaborative work. Video calls and phone sessions enable focused conversation and real-time interaction, while live chat and text-based messaging allow for more frequent check-ins and support that can fit into a busy schedule. For many people, these options increase accessibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside daily responsibilities.