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Holly Duffy

LMFT

Holly Duffy , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Holly

Holly Duffy approaches therapy as a collaborative process that helps people clarify goals and make meaningful changes while navigating emotional, traumatic, behavioral, social, and relational challenges. She combines warmth, connection, and a creative sensibility with clear, direct guidance when situations call for focused intervention. Her work is tailored to each person - she views every client as an individual and adapts methods to the specific needs and desired outcomes of the person she is supporting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based approach that focuses on practical changes in thinking, behavior, emotions, habits, and activities, is a central element of her practice. She often blends CBT with creative or expressive therapies when these approaches will support self-esteem growth and healthier relationships. At the same time, she recognizes that straightforward talk therapy alone, or in combination with creative methods, can be equally effective depending on a person s situation and goals.

Duffy finds it rewarding to help people become more content, motivated, and satisfied as they learn and grow. She offers perspective as a thoughtful observer, helps people identify actionable ideas, and supports steps that can shift thought patterns and daily routines toward a more fulfilling life. She invites interested individuals to reach out to discuss how sessions work and how to get started. Holly Duffy, LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Holly Duffy draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to support clients in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is useful for stress, anxiety, mood changes, and developing healthier habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and bonding learned in close relationships and can help people address intimacy issues, relationship struggles, and attachment concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Holly works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to access licensed professionals from different locations and on schedules that suit them. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, integrate therapy into busy lives, and choose a communication style that feels most helpful for each individual.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Holly Duffy have?

Holly Duffy has 15 years of experience.

Is Holly Duffy a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 111286.

In which languages does Holly Duffy provide therapy?

Holly Duffy provides therapy in English.

Where is Holly Duffy located?

Holly Duffy is located in California.

How can I work with Holly Duffy as my therapist?

You can work with Holly Duffy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Holly Duffy work with international clients?

Yes, Holly Duffy works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Holly Duffy cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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