Dr. Holly DeGrand, LPC

Dr. Holly DeGrand is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia who brings a doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling to her clinical work. She has worked in mental health for over 15 years as a counselor, educator, and supervisor across community-based clinics, nonprofit organizations, and private practice, and she has taught master’s level courses, led professional development workshops, and presented at national conferences.

Her clinical focus includes anxiety and panic disorders, anger management, substance use, and complex trauma. She also has experience living abroad and understands the particular rewards and challenges of ex-pat life. Dr. DeGrand has extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ people, persons of color, and individuals living with HIV, and she often blends Adlerian, feminist-intersectional, and systems perspectives into a direct, practical approach to care.

As part of ethical disclosure, Dr. DeGrand does not hold specialized training in borderline personality disorder, dissociative disorders/DID, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD/ADD, porn or sex addiction, or eating disorders. She emphasizes active participation in the therapeutic process and typically asks clients to engage in regular live sessions by video or phone for skill building, symptom relief, and deeper work. Messaging can be used for updates and information, and limited text sessions are available. Regular sessions are expected to be at least 45 minutes every two weeks, with weekly meetings preferred. She typically responds to messages within 12 hours. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She uses she/her/hers pronouns.

Online Therapy Using EMDR and Client-Centered Care

Dr. Holly DeGrand integrates several therapeutic approaches that adapt well to online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration - the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities to support self-exploration, coping, and decision-making. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity when appropriate for the client’s goals. Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented, concentrating on practical steps and strengths to help with stress, life transitions, and specific concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. DeGrand will work with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different approaches to tailor care. The selection of techniques is revisited as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for updates and between-session support. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while preserving the opportunity for live, interactive work for skills practice and deeper therapeutic tasks.