Ian Holloway, LCSW

Ian Holloway is a California-licensed clinician with 20 years of professional experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and parenting concerns. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - he combines clinical training and practical experience to support clients facing a wide range of issues, including LGBT-related concerns, intimacy and attachment difficulties, and the emotional effects of infidelity, isolation, or midlife transitions.

He also works with people exploring alternative sexual cultures, including BDSM and kink, and provides focus on topics such as polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, gender dysphoria, fatherhood and men's issues, substance use concerns, and HIV/AIDS related matters. Ian emphasizes communication skills, self-love, and the reduction of guilt and shame as part of healing and growth.

Ian creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and examined. He frames change as a courageous step and partners with clients to set goals, build insight, and develop practical strategies for more fulfilling, resilient lives. He aims to empower people at different life stages to move toward greater well-being and stronger relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy with Ian Holloway

Ian Holloway uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and mood symptoms. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools to change patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support clients who are wrestling with ambivalence about change, including issues related to substance use, relationship decisions, or parenting goals. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration to strengthen motivation and clarify personal values.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Ian works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time to match progress and evolving priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These formats provide flexibility and broader access to licensed professionals and therapists for people who may not be able to attend in-person appointments.