- Mindfulness based
- Relationship focus
- Body-oriented work
About Hollis
Hollis Greenspan is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who focuses on helping people untangle long-standing patterns that cause pain and disconnection. She emphasizes practical change and supports clients who are facing relationship strain, codependency, anxiety, depression, grief, and questions about identity and life purpose. Hollis uses clear, direct conversation and gentle curiosity to help clients find new ways of moving forward.
Hollis frames therapy as a process of noticing the thoughts and sensations that keep difficult behaviors alive. She draws on mindfulness to teach present-moment awareness and on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns. Her training also includes body-oriented Focusing techniques that help people name what they feel inside and Psychosynthesis concepts that invite different parts of the self to communicate.
She has a master's degree in social work from the University of Connecticut and an MA in cultural anthropology from Tufts University. Hollis also completed advanced counseling work at The Synthesis Center in Amherst, Massachusetts. She lists 11 years of clinical experience and brings an interest in self-care habits like sleep and nutrition to her practice.
Hollis says she works from a place informed by Buddhist philosophy while remaining respectful of each person's beliefs. She describes her style as open-minded, caring, and conversational, and focuses on empowering people to make choices that feel right for them.
Clients who come for help with intimacy, body image, career decisions, bipolar and mood concerns, or life transitions will find practical tools alongside reflective work. She invites people to explore change at a pace that feels doable.
How Hollis' Approaches Translate to Online Work
Hollis draws on Client-Centered therapy and Mindfulness-based techniques in her work. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes listening carefully and following the client's concerns, helping people feel heard and understood as they decide on next steps. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional clarity.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Hollis will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts pace and tools based on what the client finds useful, and checks in over time to refine the plan together.
Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as scheduling sessions around work or avoiding travel time. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. The practical advantage is flexibility: therapy can be scheduled to match daily routines, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce commuting so clients can focus on the work itself.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hollis commonly help with?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief, eating and body-image concerns, and career or life-purpose questions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is conversational, gentle, and client-centered, mixing mindfulness, reflective exploration, and body-focused practices to help people notice and change stuck patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience, including work with mood disorders, bipolar, grief, chronic illness, and LGBTQ issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Hollis holds a master's in social work and is a licensed independent clinical social worker, MA LICSW, practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Hollis?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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