- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma-informed care
- Focus on codependency
About Gloria
Gloria Holland is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Gloria aims to make beginning therapy feel approachable and straightforward for people feeling overwhelmed.
She uses practical techniques so clients can notice real changes day to day. Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness practices to calm the body and mind. Trauma-focused methods are used when past hurts continue to cause problems now.
Gloria has a long history helping people with relationship and attachment struggles, including issues around abandonment and codependency. She also supports those facing medical stressors, caregiving burdens, blended family challenges, and the aftermath of disasters. Her experience includes work with complex presentations and co-morbid conditions.
In sessions she emphasizes clear communication, problem solving, and building coping skills. She says the first step is often the hardest, and she works to make each appointment feel like a manageable next step. People can expect a calm, direct approach that focuses on what they want to change.
Gloria practices in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English. She encourages prospective clients to use the Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first meeting that fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Gloria draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and to build practical coping skills. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework that can be done between meetings to reinforce what was practiced in session.She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach breathing, grounding, and body-awareness practices that reduce stress and increase present-moment control. These techniques are short and can be used during busy days to ease anxiety and reactivity.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Gloria will discuss your goals, preferences, and needs to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, trauma-focused work, or a blend is the best next step. She encourages open discussion about what feels helpful so plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Session format options are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when helpful. Talk with the therapist during the matching and scheduling steps to choose session arrangements that match daily routines and technical comfort.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gloria commonly address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and aging-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Gloria uses practical, skill-focused methods such as cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques. Sessions emphasize clear communication and building strategies you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and families. That background includes work on addiction, trauma, grief, and stress management.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her practice is based in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and goals before your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.