- 40 years experience
- LMFT credential
- Focus on codependency
About Donald
Donald Holland is a licensed marriage and family therapist in North Carolina with 40 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are carrying heavy stress, anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, or struggles with self-esteem and relationships. His approach aims to make the first visit feel easier and more approachable for someone taking that step.
He uses practical therapy methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address everyday problems. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause pain and on trying small, doable changes that can ease daily life. He also works with issues linked to trauma, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and codependency.
Donald creates an open space for people to talk about difficult feelings without judgment. He listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then helps people experiment with new ways of responding. Therapy can include skills work, emotion-focused conversations, and efforts to build clearer communication.
Many people come for help with sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, chronic illness, or recovery from substance and sexual addictions. He draws on a range of approaches to match the issue at hand rather than using a single method for everyone.
Clients can expect steady, direct work aimed at making daily life easier to manage. Donald supports people as they try new habits, repair strained connections, and build more satisfying routines.
How specific approaches can work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and then building small actions that align with those values. It helps when worry or avoidance gets in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change those patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and some addiction-related behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Then they adapt methods so sessions fit the person's pace and aims in a collaborative way.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during work breaks or evening hours. It can also offer shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is useful or reduce the need to be on camera if audio works better. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to teach skills, practice communication, and track small changes between sessions.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and relationships. The practice also addresses codependency, abandonment, and adoption and foster care concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
Donald combines practical skills work with emotion-focused conversations. Sessions aim to find small, realistic changes that improve daily functioning and relationships.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He brings 40 years of professional work experience in mental health settings. That background includes long-term work with trauma, addiction recovery, and family adjustment issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LMFT credential as a licensed marriage and family therapist in North Carolina. The practice is based in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online visits are available.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected plan and scheduling.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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