- Humanistic approach
- Addresses trauma
- Works on relationships
About Holly
Holly Varona, LPC brings six years of counseling experience to her work in Georgia. She combines humanistic ideas with influences from both Eastern and Western thought. Holly aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward clearer choices and stronger self-worth.
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also addresses codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, eating issues, and challenges tied to chronic illness or pain. Holly has worked with people who identify with kink and alternative sex cultures and those navigating non-traditional relationship styles.
Holly describes her style as adaptable. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors them to each person’s situation. Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to how thoughts, feelings, and daily habits interact.
Her background as a bilingual Latina informs her sensitivity to cultural and minority experiences. She is familiar with religious trauma, cult recovery, and the specific pressures that come from marginalization. People often work with her to rebuild trust in themselves after difficult life events.
Holly asks a few direct questions early on to clarify goals. From there she and the client set small, measurable steps. Progress is tracked in practical ways that fit into real life, so therapy feels useful between sessions.
How Holly's approaches work for online care
Holly draws from humanistic therapy, which centers on a person's strengths and choices. This approach involves listening closely to what matters to the person and helping them clarify values, goals, and next steps. It is often used for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.She also uses practical evidence-based techniques to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, dissociation, and trauma reactions. Those techniques focus on small, observable changes in thinking and behavior so people can feel different between sessions. They can be helpful for managing stress and building coping skills.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly will work with each person to test what helps, adjust techniques, and set realistic short-term goals. Clients and Holly decide together what feels most useful based on needs, goals, and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals commonly tailor session length and pacing to fit work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or times when quieter surroundings are easier to arrange.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Holly often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, body image, eating concerns, and challenges related to chronic illness or pain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Holly uses a humanistic approach with influences from Eastern and Western ideas and practical, evidence-based techniques. Sessions are conversational and aim to translate insights into everyday steps.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working with trauma, religious trauma, cult recovery, mood concerns, and relationship issues. Her experience includes work with minority and LGBTQIA+ communities and people exploring consensual non-monogamy and kink.
Where is Holly licensed and based?
Holly is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. Her background notes bilingual work with Latine/Latinx communities.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to Holly's availability.
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