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Holly Duffy, LMFT
California
LMFT focused on CBT and relationship work
See online therapy options- CBT informed practice
- Creative expressive methods
- Goal focused sessions
About Holly
Holly Duffy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people focus on clear goals and make practical life changes while they deal with emotional, behavioral, social, relational, or traumatic issues. Her work often centers on reducing anxiety, managing stress, improving relationships, and building self-esteem.
Holly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central part of her approach. She describes CBT as grounded, concrete action aimed at changing thoughts, behaviors, habits, and emotions. She pairs this with creative or expressive methods when those activities help a person feel more confident or connected to their goals.
Some clients prefer talking things through without extra activities. Holly supports plain talk therapy when that fits a person's needs and objectives. She adapts session work to what someone prefers while keeping the focus on measurable change and simple steps to try between meetings.
Her practice aims to help people notice patterns that get in the way and to test different responses. That can mean practicing new habits, working on communication skills, or using creative exercises to access feelings. Holly also addresses longer-term themes such as attachment, abandonment, and identity with attention to everyday functioning.
She invites prospective clients to discuss how sessions work and what to expect in a first meeting. The initial steps include a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to outline goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Holly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on specific thoughts, behaviors, and small experiments clients can try between sessions. CBT helps with anxiety, mood, sleep, and many day-to-day problems by breaking them into steps and testing changes in behavior and thinking.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how close relationships shape expectations and emotional responses. That approach can help people improve communication and recognize patterns that repeat in partnerships or friendships.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Holly will talk with each person about what feels most useful, set clear short-term goals, and adjust methods based on progress and preference. The first sessions typically clarify priorities and suggest practices to try between meetings.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing logistics during the initial scheduling step helps match session length and timing to everyday routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, depression, ADHD, and many other concerns listed in her specialties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try concrete alternative behaviors. Sessions include steps and practices to test outside of meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational issues and blends talking therapies with creative approaches when useful.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to outline goals and next steps.
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