Holly Spire, LCSW-R

Holly Spire is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) with nearly 30 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She also holds a CCTP, which stands for Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, reflecting additional training in trauma-informed care and approaches to healing.

Holly approaches each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on building from the strengths clients already bring. She has a particular interest in helping individuals recover from narcissistic abuse and is actively pursuing further certification in that area to deepen her skills. Her work emphasizes practical coping strategies, rebuilding confidence, and addressing the emotional impact of loss and life transitions.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Holly acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out. She aims to create a supportive, respectful environment that honors each person’s experience while collaborating on goals and next steps. Her practice centers on helping clients find sustainable ways to manage challenges and reclaim a sense of agency in their lives.

Trauma-Informed and Skill-Based Online Therapy

Holly integrates client-centered therapy by focusing on each person's strengths and goals, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients guide the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people who are navigating life changes, grief, or concerns about motivation and self-esteem.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is especially useful for managing intense anxiety, mood difficulties, and challenges with coping in high-stress moments.

Given her trauma training, Holly employs trauma-focused techniques to address the effects of past harm and support recovery from experiences such as narcissistic abuse. These methods aim to help clients process painful memories, reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life, and build greater resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Holly offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit support into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.