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Holly Duffy

LMFT

Holly Duffy , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Holly

Holly Duffy, LMFT, guides people toward clear goals and meaningful life changes while they navigate emotional, traumatic, behavioral, social, or relational challenges. Her style blends warmth and creative expression with honest, focused guidance when the situation calls for it, and she customizes each counseling plan to reflect an individual’s unique needs and desired outcomes.

Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - an evidence-based method that emphasizes practical steps to shift thinking, behavior, emotions, habits, and daily routines - she often pairs that work with expressive or creative therapies when those approaches will support self-esteem and healthier relationships. At times simple talk therapy, alone or combined with creative techniques, is used depending on the person’s preferences and the goals they bring to sessions.

Holly aims to help people feel more content, motivated, and capable as they learn and grow. She finds it rewarding to support progress toward daily and long-term goals, whether that means offering a new perspective as a neutral observer, providing tools for action, or creating space to process and vent. She invites conversation about how sessions work and how to get started, and can be reached as Holly Duffy, LMFT.

Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work

Holly integrates practical, evidence-informed methods with emotionally focused work to support clients in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and taking concrete steps to change behaviors and habits - it is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and other everyday difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and emotional bonds - it helps people understand how past connections influence current intimacy, trust, and communication. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and soothe relational distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Holly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time, combining different approaches when it best serves progress.

Online therapy with Holly is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to connect from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow for varied styles of participation, and make it possible for licensed professionals to deliver consistent, ongoing support across distances.

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 is listed as CA LMFT 111286.

In which languages does Holly Duffy provide therapy?

Holly provides therapy in English.

Where is Holly Duffy located?

Holly is located in California.

How can I work with Holly Duffy as my therapist?

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

Does Holly Duffy work with international clients?

Yes, Holly works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Holly Duffy cost?

Costs can vary based on factors such as your location and Holly’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. 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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