Holly Duffy, LMFT

Holly Duffy is a California LMFT with 15 years of clinical experience helping people pursue clear goals while managing emotional and relational challenges. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, addiction, relationship concerns, and a broad range of life changes. Holly uses practical steps alongside talk to help people move forward.

Holly describes her style as open and direct, blending concrete work with creative elements when they suit the person. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with small, actionable changes. When expressive methods help, she incorporates creative exercises to build self-esteem and improve relationship skills.

Sessions can be straightforward talk therapy, CBT-driven work, or a mix that includes expressive activities. Holly looks at each person as an individual and shapes sessions around specific goals and the pace a person prefers. She emphasizes ideas and action so people can notice changes in thinking and behavior over time.

Clients seeking help for anger will find approaches aimed at recognizing triggers, practicing different responses, and building healthier communication patterns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and attachment issues using relationally focused methods when appropriate.

Holly welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. Practical matters like session format and scheduling are arranged when someone is ready to begin. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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