Hollis Greenspan, LICSW

Hollis Greenspan is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who supports people navigating relationship challenges, mood concerns, identity questions, and life transitions. She draws on an integrative training that emphasizes releasing stuck patterns of thought and behavior so clients can move toward greater self-awareness and agency. Hollis completed a master's degree in social work at the University of Connecticut, holds a degree in cultural anthropology from Tufts University, and earned an advanced counseling certification from The Synthesis Center in Amherst, Massachusetts. She also trained in a transformation-oriented counseling program that shaped her approach to therapeutic change.

Her work commonly incorporates Mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, Reality Therapy techniques for reframing unhelpful thinking, body-centered Focusing to access felt senses, and Psychosynthesis ideas that explore different parts of the personality and how they can cooperate. Focusing is presented as a practical, body-oriented skill clients can learn to identify and name deep bodily sensations related to their concerns. Psychosynthesis is described as a post-Jungian method that helps people acknowledge and integrate varied parts of themselves so a more cohesive sense of self can emerge.

Hollis has extensive experience with depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, chronic illness, relationship and intimacy problems, eating and body image concerns, and LGBTQ issues. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and makes space for different cultural perspectives. Her practice is influenced by Buddhist philosophy while remaining non-prescriptive - clients are not required to adopt any particular worldview. Known for a therapeutic stance that blends humor, warmth, and compassion, Hollis emphasizes client empowerment and collaborates with people in a gentle, flexible manner.

Approaches and Online Care with Hollis Greenspan

Hollis uses Mindfulness Therapy to help clients build awareness of present-moment thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations - a practice that can support work on anxiety, stress, mood, and self-esteem. Client-Centered Therapy is another core influence in her work; this approach prioritizes the client's perspective and fosters a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship that can be especially helpful for relationship struggles, identity questions, and navigating life changes. Psychodynamic Therapy is used to explore underlying patterns and internal parts of the personality that influence current feelings and behaviors, aiding deeper understanding of recurring issues such as grief, relational patterns, and mood disorders.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Hollis partners with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She frames therapy as a collaborative exploration where techniques are adjusted over time to match what helps the client move forward.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while adapting to work, family, or mobility needs.