Holly Duffy, LMFT
Warm, creative LMFT for meaningful life changes
- Goal-focused support
- CBT and creative therapies
- Relationship and trauma work
About Holly Duffy
Holly Duffy offers focused, individualized therapy aimed at helping people define and reach their specific goals while navigating emotional, traumatic, behavioral, social, and relational challenges. She brings a warm, connected, and artistic presence to her work, paired with honesty and gravity when the situation requires a more direct approach. Holly treats each person as unique and tailors counseling to fit their needs and desired outcomes rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Her training emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that supports practical changes in thinking, behavior, emotions, habits, and daily routines. She often blends CBT with creative or expressive therapies when those methods support a person in rebuilding self-esteem and improving relationships. At the same time, Holly recognizes that straightforward talk therapy, alone or combined with creative techniques, can be equally effective depending on the person, their circumstances, and their goals.
Holly hopes to help people become more content, motivated, and satisfied with their lives through steady learning, growth, and change. She finds it rewarding to guide people toward achievable daily and life goals, whether by offering new ideas, encouraging action, or simply providing a neutral perspective. Holly is a LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and she welcomes inquiries to discuss how sessions work and how to get started.
Her training emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that supports practical changes in thinking, behavior, emotions, habits, and daily routines. She often blends CBT with creative or expressive therapies when those methods support a person in rebuilding self-esteem and improving relationships. At the same time, Holly recognizes that straightforward talk therapy, alone or combined with creative techniques, can be equally effective depending on the person, their circumstances, and their goals.
Holly hopes to help people become more content, motivated, and satisfied with their lives through steady learning, growth, and change. She finds it rewarding to guide people toward achievable daily and life goals, whether by offering new ideas, encouraging action, or simply providing a neutral perspective. Holly is a LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and she welcomes inquiries to discuss how sessions work and how to get started.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are 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?
Individuals 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 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, just 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 a person with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Growth and Relational Healing
Holly Duffy draws from several therapeutic approaches that adapt well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it offers concrete strategies for managing anxiety, mood, and everyday habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and connections, helping people address issues around trust, closeness, and separation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional experiences within relationships so partners or individuals can build more secure bonds and address intimacy-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Holly collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as progress unfolds and invites clients to be active partners in shaping the work.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to access care across time zones and schedules. These options allow licensed professionals like Holly to maintain continuity of support, integrate homework and creative practices between sessions, and tailor the format to what helps the person most.